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PROGRAM BOOK 2007-2008

MILITARY ORDER OF THE COOTIEHonor Degree of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

SUPREME COMMANDER

Ralph Corno

VFW-MOC Perfect Together

Perfect Together2007-2008

2 PERFECT TOGETHER - PROGRAM BOOK July 2007

SUPREME COMMANDER’S MESSAGE

Listen Cooties:The Cootie Year 2007-2008 should continue to be excit-

ing as we continue our work to “Keep them smiling in beds of white”. Remember as we work together, side by side with our Women’s Auxiliary and our parent organization, the VFW, together we can accomplish all of our goals and quotas. We do some of the most difficult work of the organization and we always do the task with a smile.

Please join me in showing support to our parent organiza-tion, the VFW, in all of its programs and work harmoniously with our women’s auxiliary and also with the ladies auxiliary of the VFW. Remember our slogan this year will be “VFW &MOC Perfect Together”. WE are part of the VFW and we are and will continue to be the “Honor Degree”. Please continue your support as you always have for our new Aux-iliary President Donna and strive to work together to make all of our projects come to �00% participation.

I offer each of you my fullest support and a thank you in advance because I am sure that this year will be a banner year for this organization and also for the VFW.

Ralph Corno, Supreme Commander2007 - 2008

Supreme Commander’s Message ......................................2Supreme President’s Message .............................................2 73rd Trek to the Tomb of the Unknowns 2007 ............379th Michigan VFW National Home Christmas Party 2007 ......................................3Aide-de-Camp Program 2007-2008 ................................4�3th Europe Bier Busters Program 2007-2008 .............4VFW National Home Special Projects 2007-2008 ......4Chaplain of the Year Program 2007-2008 ......................5Cootie Courier 2007-2008 ................................................5Supreme Commander’s Homecoming ............................6Cootie of the Year Award 2007-2008 ..............................6Past Supreme Commanders ...............................................7VFW Blood Program 2007-2008 ....................................7MOC Press Association Contest .....................................8MOC Life Membership Program 2007-2008 ...............8Public Relations Program 2007-2008 ............................9 Scholarship Program 2007-2008 .....................................9

For over 80 years the MOC has been working in coopera-tion with the VFW to accomplish the mission of caring for our veterans, their families, and making our communities better places to live. “MOC - VFW Perfect Together” is a reminder that we must work together in harmony to ac-complish this vital task. As Supreme President I pledge the full support of both myself and the members of the MOC Auxiliary to Supreme Commander Ralph Corno and all of his Cooties as they “Keep Them Smiling in Beds of White”. We have lots of work to do and so many veterans depending on us to stand firm for those in need. Cooties and Sisters, it’s time to “Join the Pack - Change a Life”.

In Service,Supreme President Donna Poelstra

SUPREME PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Table Of ContentsSupreme All*Star Program 2007-2008 ......................... �0Texas Horny Toad Program 2007-2008 ....................... �0Supreme Hospital Program 2007-2008 ................. ��-�3 Supreme Chief of Staff Program 2007-2008 .............. �3Supreme Inspection Program 2007-2008 .................... �4Supreme Membership Program 2007-2008 .......... �4-�523rd Pennsylvania Keystone Kops 2007-2008 ........... �5Supreme MOC VAVS Program for 2007-2008 ......... �6Grand of Ohio Easter Treat Program 2007-2008 ...... �789th Supreme Scratch 2008............................................ �75�st Maryland VFW National Home Honorary Fire Department 2007-2008 ................ �7Supreme Headquarters Supply Price List 2007-2008 ............................... �8-�9Supreme Policy 2007-2008 ....................................... 20-2�Supreme VFW Booster Program 2007-2008 ....... 2�-22MOC Supreme Roster 2007-2008 ......................... 23-24

Perfect Together2007-2008

July 2007 PERFECT TOGETHER - PROGRAM BOOK 3

73rd TREK TO THE TOMB OF THE UNKNOWNS 2007The 72nd Trek to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in

Arlington National Cemetery will be the weekend of 02-04 November 2007. The actual visit to the Tomb will be Sunday, 04 November 2007 at ��:00 AM.

This annual ceremony allows Cooties and Sisters to gather at this cherished national shrine to commemorate and re-member comrades-in-arms of our nation’s armed forces who have made the supreme sacrifice. The members of the Mili-tary Order of the Cootie and its Auxiliary gather annually to pay homage to our fallen comrades. This commemorates the 73rd year that the Military Order of the Cootie of the United States will gather and present floral wreaths in tribute to our fallen comrades.

We encourage each Grand, Pup Tent and Auxiliary to purchase a wreath and make the effort to attend this

national tribute and present that commemorative wreath at the Tomb.

Headquarters Hotel will be the Doubletree Hotel, 300 Army-Navy Drive Arlington, VA- a short distance from National Airport, a brief taxi or Metro (subway) ride to the Smithsonian Museums, the Vietnam, Korean and Women’s Memorials and other points of interest in downtown Washington, DC.

This being our most formal event of the year, Supreme Commander Ralph Corno requests that all Cooties be in the following uniform: Cooties will wear the Cootie hat, white shirt, four-in-hand tie, bolo tie, or red string “Colonel Sanders” tie, white pants (with or without red stripe), red blazer, red socks and white shoes. MOC Auxiliary members will dress as requested by the Supreme President.

REMEMBER THAT ONLY COOTIES CONFORMING TO THE FORMAL DRESS REQUIREMENTS WILL BE PERMITTED TO PLACE A WREATH AT THE TOMB. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS

TO THIS POLICY.

79TH MICHIGAN VFW NATIONAL HOME COOTIE CHRISTMAS PARTY 2007

Each year, the Grand of Michigan is host to the children of the VFW National Home. This year will be the 79th Annual Cootie Christmas Party and all are invited to partici-pate. Mark your calendar for the dates, 07-09 December 2007.

Continuing success for this bountiful Christmas party for the children depends on how good your hearts are and how open your wallets are.

Please send your contributions early so we can buy the necessary gifts for the kids ensuring the biggest and best Annual VFW National Home Cootie Gift Giving Christ-mas party ever. Make your checks payable to the GRAND OF MICHIGAN MOC and mail to Michigan Grand Quartermaster, Er-nest Paulin, 7�0 Aldrich, Linden, MI 4845�, Telephone; 8�0/735-7920. Your donations

are necessary for this Program to work.

THE SCHEDULESaturday (08 December): Cootie Day on site at the National Home. Tour

and lunch is planned. Banquet is at the Holiday Inn that begins with a Cocktail Hour. Reserve early. Make reservations for the Banquet by sending your money to Burleigh Wellman, 70� West Henry Street, Charlotte, MI 488�3.

Sunday (09 December): This is the Children’s special day, both young and old that boasts of a really big show. After the show, Santa gives presents to the children.

LODGING: Housing for our Cootie weekend will be at the Holiday Inn, Lansing West Conference Center, 750� West Saginaw Highway, Lansing, MI, 489�7. Make Reservations with the hotel by 07 November 2006 and specify “VFW/Cooties” to get the special rate.

A deposit of one night’s lodging is required, and refundable if canceled 24 hours before date of arrival. All major credit cards are welcome. Call 5�7/627-32�� or FAX 5�7/627-5420 to book your suite.

Remember, donations for the Christmas Party should be mailed to Michigan Grand QM Ernest Paulin, 7�0 Aldrich, Linden, MI 4845�.


GRAND COMMANDER’S AND BLACK DIVI-SION APPOINTMENT PROGRAM 2007-2008

OBJECTIVE: The Supreme Commander desires that special recognition be given to outstanding Cooties with appointments as Aide-de-Camp.

NOMINATIONS: Grand Commanders and Seam Squirrels from the Black Division may submit nominations beginning 3� August 2007, for your deserving Cooties for Aide-de-Camp Class appointments. Please nominate your outstanding Cooties early for these appointments so they can proudly wear their new tassels.

NOTE: Tassels are not provided for these appointments. Appointees receive certificates and credential cards only. Tassels must be purchased separately at a cost of $5.00/pair through the Supreme Supply Department. You can send nominations in or hand-carry them in as early as 9:00 AM on Thursday 3� August 2007, at the new Council of Admin-istration in Kansas City, MO.

APPOINTMENTS: The following are appointments

that are available for nomination:Congressional Medal of Honor Class.Deputy Chief-of-Staff Extension.VFW Department Commander Class.Newshound Class.MOC Recruiter Class (Booster).VFW Booster Class (Booster).Prisoner of War (POW) Class.ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENTS: Grand Com-

manders are also entitled to nominate three Cooties from their Grand for Supreme Appointments as Deputy Chief-of- Staff, Personal Aide and Aide-de-Camp.

Black Division Seam Squirrels may submit three Cooties from their Pup Tent for Supreme appointments as Assistant Chief-of-Staff, Personal Aide and Aide-de-Camp. Submit your choices for each of the three appointments and the Supreme Commander will select one from each category based on the best write-up, or you can conspire within your own state and only submit one from each category.

AIDE-DE-CAMP PROGRAM 2007-2008

13TH EUROPE BIER BUSTERS PROGRAM 2007-2008OBJECTIVE: The Grand of Europe invites you to be-

come a member of the Bier Busters sponsored in cooperation with the VFW Department of Europe.

MISSION: Proceeds from this program are donated to the VFW National Home. Last year your generous gifts made it possible to donate over $�,000 to the Na-tional Home.

MEMBERSHIP:�. Membership is open to EVERYONE - MOC, VFW,

Auxiliaries, friends and relatives.

2. For a donation of $20.00 payable to: VFW Department of Europe, you will receive a wallet-size membership card, a handsome Bier Buster Certificate (suitable for framing) and a distinctive Bier Buster Pin.

3. Send your donation to George W. Eby, Chairman, Unit 28�29, Box R-�4, APO AE 09��4. Telephone: 0��/49-964�-2048; or to Bruce A. Withers, 4�7th BSB, CMR 449, Box �294, APO AE 0903�-�294. Telephone: 0��/49-9323-�0�8; E-mail: [email protected].

HISTORY: Established in �925, the VFW National Home was created as a home for widows and orphans of deceased veterans. The idea to build such a home came from the Military Order of the Cootie. However, it was through the efforts of a 23-year-old girl from Detroit named Amy Ross that the idea became a reality.

OBJECT: Financing of a specific project for the VFW National Home is the objective of this program. We do not replace any other monies that might be used with your donations under this project. Your donations are merely a supplement to other individual donations to the VFW National Home. Pup Tents, Grands, Cooties, Sisters and Auxiliaries at all levels are encouraged to donate to this worthy cause. Selected projects are presented and must be approved by a majority vote at an Annual Supreme Scratch. In addition, supporting our VFW National Home is one of our stated objectives.

GOAL: The established goal for this program is an annual one-dollar donation per Cootie, assessed at the Grand Level.

PROCEDURES: Forward monies collected at the Pup Tent to your Grand Quartermaster who will forward them

to Supreme Headquarters. All donations must be received through the Grand Quartermaster or Black Division Pup Tent CCDB. Anyone may contribute to the fund. By encouraging MOC Auxiliary members to contribute, gives both their Pup Tent and Grand credit for the donations. A report on the financial status of the fund is required at the Su-preme Scratch and Council of Administration meeting IAW Section 5�2C & E, By-Laws of the Supreme Pup Tent.

AWARDS: Plaques are awarded to those Grands whose donations lead their membership division with a minimum of 80% on 30 June 30 2008. Points are awarded in the All*Star Program for those who have attained �00% or greater. Pup Tents, Districts and Grands reaching �00% will receive a citation from Supreme Commander and Special Projects Chairman.

VFW National Home & Special Project Chairman, Darrell Olson�537 East Shore Road, Detroit Lakes, MN 5650�Telephone: 2�8/847-5375; Cell: 2�8/849-3629E-mail: [email protected]

VFW NATIONAL HOME SPECIAL PROJECTS 2007-2008


COOTIE COURIER 2007-2008

CHAPLAIN OF THE YEAR PROGRAM 2007-2008OBJECTIVE: The Supreme Commander desires that

special recognition be given to outstanding Sky Pilots and Chaplains in the Military Order of the Cootie.

MISSION: Sky Pilots and Chaplains in the MOC are second to none. Their labor of love brings true credit to the MOC and its Programs. The Sky Pilot or Chaplain of the Year Program is an excellent opportunity to recognize your best Sky Pilot or Chaplain. Sky Pilots of the Pup Tent, Chap-lains of the Grand District or Area, have been recognized at the Supreme Scratch each year as Sky Pilot of the year or Chaplain of the Year since Cootie Year �975-�976.

SELECTION: �. Selection of the Sky Pilot of the Year or Chaplain of the

Year is done from letters or nominations sent by Pup Tent Seam Squirrels, Grand District and Area Commanders, Grand Commanders, and Supreme Council members to the Supreme Chaplain.

2. Letters of nomination are judged by a Select Committee of no less than three people who are NOT members of the MOC or VFW, but who understand fully the work

or labor of the Chaplain. 3. Any Sky Pilot and Chaplain previously selected as Sky

Pilot of the Year or Chaplain of the Year on any level is not eligible for recognition a second time.

4. Nomination letters should be written on MOC letterhead. 5. Letters postmarked after �5 July 2008 will not be con-

sidered. Nomination letters may be mailed between 0� September 2007 and �5 July 2008.

6. Letter of nomination should contain facts, not just words. We have Sky Pilots and Chaplains who do great work in this organization, so please nominate them and get them recog-nized by sending your letter to the Supreme Chaplain.

7. Do not let your Sky Pilot or Chaplain down. Please make a nomination for this honor. If you don’t nominate them, they cannot be recognized.

Supreme Chaplain, Barry Walker600 Market Street, East Palestine, OH 444�3Telephone: 330/426-3203; Fax: 330/426-3299E-mail: [email protected]

HOW TO SUBMIT NEWS COPYThe Cootie Courier, just like all other papers, is looking

for current and interesting news that will be interesting to all our readers. Remember that space is always a consideration and most times limited, so please keep articles direct and to the point. The Editorial Staff may edit a submitted story to fit the paper.

BASIC RULES FOR ALL SUBMISSIONS:�. Try to have each article contain the five W’s – who, what,

when, where, why, and oftentimes, how. With “who” use the correct title, and of important note – insure that all names are spelled correctly!

2. You can send your articles to the Cootie Courier Editor by email (preferred method) at [email protected].

3. Please submit your articles in an MS Word format (.doc), WordPerfect (.wpd) format, or Excel format (.xls). Photos submitted via e-mail MUST be in a JPEG (.jpg) file.

4. Other ways of submission are land mail at Post Office Box 9034, Pittsburgh, PA �5224, or Fax. at 4�2/687-6679.

PHOTOS: Strive to use a solid light colored back-ground. Remember that your submitted pictures will not

be printed on Kodak photo paper! The Supreme Com-mander has stated that all photos must depict Cooties doing MOC/MOCA activities and not VFW activities, unless the picture is about the VFW. Of course, booster work photos can always be submitted.

When submitting your annual election biosketch, you should ALWAYS include a black and white photo.

PLEASE KEEP THESE DEADLINES HANDY!!!!

DEADLINES: The Cootie Courier is printed quarterly, January, April, July and October. Deadlines are listed as follows:

January: Copy Deadline �5 December 2007;April: Copy Deadline �5 March 2008;July: Copy Deadline �5 May 2008;October: Copy Deadline �5 September 2008

NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ARE ABSOLUTE DEADLINES – NO EXCEPTIONS:-- PROGRAM BOOK COPY, RESOLUTIONS/BY-

LAWS DEADLINE 15 MAY 2008.-- SUPREME CANDIDATE BIO DEADLINE 15 MAY

2008

Ray Fern, PSC, Supreme Editor. Post Office Box 9034, Pittsburgh, PA �5224Telephone: 4�2/687-�335.


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:Thursday 18 October:Evening: Visit VFW Post 2290, the largest VFW Post in the state of New

Jersey. Fun will be provided; refreshments are on your own.

Friday 19 OctoberMorning: Tours to the Statue of Liberty or the Battleship New Jersey

or Shopping.Evening: Fun-filled Karaoke.

Saturday 20 OctoberDay: Hospital visit and party at the Old Soldiers Home in

Menlo Park.Evening: Testimonial for Supreme Commander Corno. The head

table will be formal – jacket and tie suggested.

SUPREME COMMANDER’S HOMECOMINGOctober 18-20, 2007 Holiday Inn at Somerset, NJ.

If you know of anyone who deserves to be honored as the Cootie of the Year, please send the biographical informa-tion to: Ken Cole, Secretary, Past Supreme Commanders Organization (PSCO), 125 South St. Charles Street, Florissant MO, 63031.

If you cannot get your nomination into the mail, then

bring it to the Supreme Convention and give it to any Past Supreme Commander, who is a member of the PSCO. We know there must be some deserving Cootie out there, so let us know and provide us with the opportunity to make a selection. That Cootie will then be announced at the Supreme Convention.

COOTIE OF YEAR AWARD 2007-2008


PAST SUPREME COMMANDERSSCRATCH YEAR LOCATION COMMANDER

�920 Washington, DC Organizational�st �920 New York Fred C. Madden *2nd �92� Detroit Ben Gambill *3rd �922 Seattle W.F. Eighmey *4th �923 Norfolk F. Willard Kime*5th �924 Atlantic City F. Willard Kime*6th �925 Tulsa T.J. Nottingham*7th �926 (Unknown) Robert Murphy*8th �927 (Unknown) Val Brandon*9th �928 Louisville Malachi Healy*�0th �929 St. Paul Edward Giguere*��th �930 Baltimore Oscar Stearns*�2th �93� Kansas City Charles Wetter*�3th �932 Sacramento Walter Winters*�4th �933 Milwaukee T.C. Ryan*�5th �934 Louisville George Doherty*�6th �935 New Orleans Victor Galloway*�7th �936 Denver William Crehan*�8th �937 Buffalo Tom McBride*�9th �938 Columbus C.C. Gibson*20th �939 Boston P.H. Houle*2�st �940 Los Angeles William Harper*22nd �94� Philadelphia Ashley Beck*23rd �942 Cincinnati Frank Topash24th �943 New York Dan Tarantola*25th �944 Chicago Otto Steinberger*26th �945 Chicago Austin Flanagan*27th �946 Boston Vincent Schaaf*28th �947 Cleveland Ben Griffey*29th �948 St Louis Richard Hodges*30th �949 Miami Beach A. Thomas Wheaton*3�st �950 Chicago Newell Warner*32nd �95� New York Percy Graves*33rd �952 Los Angeles W.J. Gow*34th �953 Milwaukee Ernie Moore*35th �954 Philadelphia William Wark*36th �955 Boston Ray Burke*37th �956 Dallas R.F. Nichols*38th �957 Miami Beach Ervin Rothenbuhler*39th �958 New York George E. Hunt*40th �959 Los Angeles Joseph E. Jacques*4�st �960 Detroit Charles Briner*42nd �96� Miami Beach Angus McNaught*43rd �962 Minneapolis John W. Burnett*44th �963 Seattle Dr. Vernon G.Olson*

SCRATCH YEAR LOCATION COMMANDER

45th �964 Cleveland Fred L.Finch, Sr.*46th �965 Chicago Don Fergusion*47th �966 New York Patrick Mc Caulla48th �967 New Orleans Darwin Cochran*49th �968 Detroit George E. Jalbert*50th �969 Philadelphia Jean R. Brelsford*5�st �970 Miami Beach Dr. Frank O. Brasch*52nd �97� Dallas Sam R. Fruttoso*53rd �972 Minneapolis Randy Lofgren*54th �973 New Orleans Owen W. Ball*55th �974 Chicago Jerry Bloir*56th �975 Los Angeles George Jeschke57th �976 New York Mark A Farrell*58th �977 Bloomington John Sparks*59th �978 Dallas William Frey*60th �979 New Orleans Frederick Kauffman6�st �980 Chicago Eugene D. Thomas62nd �98� Philadelphia Lionel Fontaine*63rd �982 Los Angeles William E. Bryce64th �983 New Orleans Arthur G. Selbo*65th �984 Chicago Robert Garber*66th �985 Dallas Bobbie Alton Birdett67th �986 St. Paul E.E. Calloway68th �987 New Orleans James H. Patterson*69th �988 Chicago Albert S. Thomas,Jr.70th �989 Las Vegas Robert M. Cortright*7�st �990 Baltimore Thomas J. Atkins*72nd �99� New Orleans Myron H. Rowe73rd �992 Indianapolis Donald V. Nettler74th �993 Dallas John E. Hamilton75th �994 Las Vegas Glen Maroney76th �995 Phoenix J.F. “Jack” Holleran77th �996 Louisville Gary Strauss78th �997 Salt Lake City Charles D. Short79th �998 San Antonio Larry Alexander80th �999 Kansas City Stephen H. Wheeler8�st 2000 Milwaukee C. Marty Ellingwood82nd 200� Milwaukee Ken Cole83rd 2002 Nashville H. Steve Mason84th 2003 San Antonio Fernando “Fred” Gracia85th 2004 Cincinnati Rollin’ Joe Velasquez86th 2005 Salt Lake City Tom Tweet87th 2006 Reno Terrance “Shorty” Lyons88th 2007 Kansas City Raymond “Ray” Fern* Deceased

OBJECTIVE: The Supreme Commander fully supports the VFW Blood Program and encourages all Cooties to participate. The Blood Program is a recognition program.

APPOINTMENTS: Each Grand and Pup Tent will appoint a Blood Chairman.

AWARDS: Any Cootie giving blood between 0� July 2007 and 30 June 2008 will receive a CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION. The certificate will be signed by the Blood Chairman and the Supreme Commander, and the donor will get their name and Grand listed in the Cootie Courier. If any Cootie reaches one, two, three, four, five, or ten gallons lifetime total, that Cootie will receive a pin and/or tab with the gallon amount on it.

REPORTING: Having satisfied the above criteria your Pup Tent Blood Chairman must report the work to

VFW BLOOD PROGRAM 2007-2008your VFW Post for Community Service credit. Report all blood donations to your Pup Tent Blood Chairman and the Chairman will report to the Supreme Blood Chairman to get recognition for your Cootie. There are NO middlemen in this Program.

DISCLAIMER: The Supreme Blood Program is NOT part of the Supreme Hospital Program. It is a VFW Post Community activity.

Supreme Blood Chairman, Mark Newman348 David Hall RoadDover, DE �9904Telephone: 302/222-7558E-mail: [email protected]


MILITARY ORDER OF THE COOTIE PRESS ASSOCIATION (MOCPA) PUBLICATION CONTEST

Each classification is divided between printed and mim-eographed categories. Printed category refers to publications that are typeset, printed, and usually has half-tone photo reproductions.

All other media of reproduction (coy machine, ditto, hectograph, etc.) are placed in a mimeograph category. Individual entries must contain at least three (3) different issues published and distributed between 0� May and 30 June of the current year.

A cover letter must accompany each entry containing the follow information: �) Name and Address of Editor; 2) Name of Sponsoring Unit; 3) Frequency of Publication; and 4) Name and Address of individual submitting entry for competition. Entries should be sent to: William “Bill” Bryce, PSC, Post Office Box 1481, Bandera, TX 78003. Telephone: 830/460-8072, and must be post-marked by August �5, 2008 to be considered for awards.

BASIC RULESJudging of all entries, in each classification and category,

will be on the basis of the following point system that was established by the MOCPA in �963:Classification I

VFW Publication – published by VFW Post, District, or Department.Classification II

PT Publication – published by Pup Tent or Auxiliary.Classification III

Grand Publication – published by Grand, Grand Dis-trict, or Supreme District.Division “A” – 35 points

How well does the publication promote the aims and objectives of the MOC-MOCA organization?

15 points – Hospital Program (reports, promotion sto-ries, features, editorials.)

10 points – National Home (reports, promotion stories, features, news stories.)

10 points – VFW Booster Program (promotion stories,

features, editorials.)Division “B” – 20 points

How well does the publication serve the membership it is published to inform?

10 points – Pup Tent, District, Grand, and Supreme participation (news stories, features.)

10 points – Chain-of-Command (General Orders, Mem-bership Reports, Columns from chairmen and officers.)Division “C” – 20 points Newspaper Quality

10 points – Format and appearance, layout, design, composition, variety of style.

10 points – Continuity, regular publication, uniform size, regular schedule of appearance with current and timely material.Division “D” – 25 points

10 points – Quality of writing (understandability, clear detail without unnecessary long wordage. Writing should be done with the purpose of relating facts to the readers.)

10 points – Variety (regular features, news stories with catchy heads, use of pictures or illustrations, banner heads, imagination in display and layout.)

5 points – Objectivity (writing with positive position on issues, opinions in columns by individual and editorials.Total possible points 100.

All entries will be given a general “once-over” by the judges prior to point assignment in each of the four (4) divi-sions. Some publications can be expected to score high in one or two Divisions while making low marks in others.

The ideal publication will score well in all Divisions, thus providing the reader with a well-rounded, readable, and interesting publication.

Volume of words will not necessarily be a mark of quality; sheer mass of words will never replace understandability.

Specific questions regarding the rules, judging, and point system should be directed to the Chairman. Those questions or problems that cannot be resolved will be the subject of discussion and final determination for future contests at the annual MOCPA meeting.

The Life Membership Program has been approved and is in effect. First, All applicants must be VFW Life Members – no exceptions. Second, all applications for Life Membership must be paid-up continuous 3rd Degree members for the current year. The Life Membership dues are as follows:

If you are…..

Through age 30 - $340.00 3� through 40 - $325.00 4� through 50 - $305.00 5� through 60 - $275.00 6� through 70 - $245.00 7� through 80 - $�90.00 8� and over - $�50.00

MOC LIFE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM 2007-2008


PUBLIC RELATIONS PROGRAM 2007-2008Public Relations is the art of projecting the image of

our organization. This function includes both external and internal information. The purpose is to inform an audience and make them more aware of who, what, and the accom-plishments that mark your group. The objective of public relations is to secure a favorable opinion of your group.

We do this within the MOC and externally in the VFW and our communities. You, as the PR operative of you Pup Tent and the other officers, should develop contacts within the Post and in your community with civic, business and other social and service groups. By becoming aware of the MOC, they will learn about our aims and objectives.

Public relations is really one of our most vital responsibilities. True success in our programs is dependent upon recognition and awareness by both the VFW and the public.

The public recognizes and supports our efforts, by our knowing more of who we are and what we do; then every-thing else we do, and including recruiting, is just a little easier. One of the ways to accomplish this task is through publicity. However, bear in mind that there is a great deal of rejection in this line of business. You must have a plan and stick to it. Build a reputation for honesty and accuracy.

First, you must become totally familiar with your or-ganization, its programs and personalities. Remember; in order to inform others, you must be fully informed yourself. Understand our programs and how they impact your local community. The Seam Squirrel and other officers must keep you informed of their plans for hospital, nursing home vis-its and social events. You must have sufficient lead-time to develop your news release in sufficient time.

Second, get to know your specific outlets, including the Post PR. Get to know the person responsible for receiving and reviewing your releases at every outlet you can - news-papers, radio, television, cable, magazines, etc. Though not all these outlets are available in every location and are almost impossible to discover in a big city, it is important to know these people if you can.

Next, listen carefully to the preferred method and manner of submission. Some papers like direct computer submis-

sions (which you may not be able to do). By responding to the requirement means that your release has a much better chance of being used. Even if your release is not used, the out-let staff will form a favorable opinion of you and the MOC if you do your job well. Always keep in mind that you are competing for space or air time with countless other worthy organizations whose appeal may be as great, or even greater, than your own. By staying within the preset guidelines for all releases can only assure greater consideration of what will be used by the editor.

Here are the prerequisites - Absolute musts:• Make the deadlines - You miss, you lose.• For all releases, include your organization, your name,

your address and your daytime telephone number.• Spell out names correctly, give titles and avoid all but

the most common abbreviations. In addition to names, correct spelling and grammar are essential. Do not lose your credibility.

• For news releases such as coming events, a good rule of thumb is to answer the five “W’s” -Who, What, When, Where, Why and, if necessary, How. Usually, if one of these elements is missing, it will stand out and you have an incomplete release. Staffs are not going to spend the resources to chase most stories. For “who”, specify name or organization; for “what,” cite the actual event; for “when”, list day of the week, date, and time of day; for “where”, name the building, street address and the city (or town).

• For paper releases, double space your type and use only one side of the paper. Number the pages, if more than one and use one-inch margins, top and bottom, as well as left and right.

• Remember that every individual appreciates a compli-ment. When your releases are used, do not fail to express your thanks to those responsible.

• Keep in mind that every individual act or contact with the public is reflective of you and the organization and can be good public relations. It is your job to guide and direct your Pup Tent, Grand, District or Supreme in Public Relations.

Originally designed so VFW National Home high school graduates could secure a degree from a four-year college, the Scholarship Program was later expanded to include other postgraduate education, such as junior college and vocational training.

This program is not only for first year students, but also advanced students whose academic records warrant a post-graduate education. Eligibility requirements specified in the VFW National Home Program apply.

The Supreme Quartermaster (SQM) will compile and submit a financial report of the Scholarship Fund to include earnings, commitments and accumulated interest available

for expenditure to the annual Supreme Scratch and all Coun-cil of Administration meetings. The SQM shall also provide a copy of his financial report to the Scholarship Commit-tee. The principal cannot be spent, or reduced, unless the Supreme Council of Administration approves it.

The 67th Supreme Scratch authorized these scholarships and empowered the Committee to make grants, as deemed ap-propriate, to eligible VFW National Home students. The 69th Supreme Scratch provided that one-half (�/2) of the earnings, as of 30 June of that year, will be spent on scholarships the following year. However, the 76th Supreme Scratch By-Laws amendment restricted the use of the funds until all Trust Funds are at their minimum self-sustaining levels (capped level $360,�44).

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2007-2008

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SUPREME ALL*STAR PROGRAM 2007-2008OBJECTIVE: The objective of the Supreme All*Star

Program is to recognize those Grand Commanders, Grand Quartermasters and Grand Adjutants who win their re-spective Membership Division (if qualified) and the Black Division Seam Squirrel by appointing them to the All*Star Team. This will be the culmination of all Programs being successful and rewards the teamwork of a Grand or Black Division Pup Tent. Early �00% Programs count heavily towards final awards.

SUPREME HEADQUARTERS: Supreme Head-quarters will ensure Program Chairmen are supplied their Program Data in a timely manner monthly. Program Chairmen will compile a points report and submit it to the Supreme Commander to �0 July 2008. The Supreme Com-mander and the All*Star Committee will verify these points and tabulate them to determine each Division winner and select the Captain of the All*Star Team. This report will be held in confidence until the 89th Supreme Scratch.

ELIBIGILITY CRITERIA:�. �00% or better in the MOC Membership Program.

(Postmarked by 30 June 2008 and received by Supreme Headquarters by 08 July 2008.)

2. �00% or better in the Hospital Program. (Must be in the District Hospital Commissioner’s hands by 30 June 2008.)

3. �00% or better in the VFW Booster Program. (Post-marked by 30 June 2008.)

4. �00% Inspected. (Postmarked by 30 June 2008 and in the Supreme Inspector’s hands by 09 July 2008.)

5. Utilizing cumulative point credits after the contestant reaches �00% in each Program above; the following Pro-

gram points are used for the determination of the winners in each Membership Division. In case of a tie in total sore, the first unit reading �00% in MOC Membership shall be deemed the winner.

P OINTS COMPILED & ACCUMUL ATED MONTHLY:• 100% Hospital 30 Points.• 100% Membership 30 Points.• 100% VFW Booster 25 Points.• 100% National Home Commander's Special Projects

25 Points.• 100% Inspected 20 Points.• Highest percentage of New/Reinstated Members 20

Points.BONUS POINTS:• 200% Hospital 15 Points.• 300%+ Hospital 15 Points.• For each 100% increment over 300% 15 Points.• 1,000% Hospital 20 Points.• Booster 25 or more new VFW Members 1 Point for

each VFW member signed.• Booster 10 or more new MOC Members 10 Points.AWARDS:

Commander/Seam Squirrels (Black Division) – Spe-cial All*Star hat and tassels, two complimentary Banquet Tickets (one for you and one for your significant other – must be present) at the 88th Supreme Scratch Banquet. Captain will also receive an All*Star Captain’s Lapel Pin. Quartermaster’s/CCDB’s and Adjutant: Special All*Star hat and tassels, one complimentary Banquet Ticket at the 88th Supreme Scratch Banquet.

OBJECTIVEThe Grand of Texas invites you to become a member of

the Horny Toad Program that benefits the VFW National Home for Children at Eaton Rapids, Michigan.MISSION

Proceeds from this program are to purchase vehicles for the VFW National Home for Children at Eaton Rapids, Michi-gan. During the past 3� years, we have purchased twenty-five vehicles for the Home ranging from pick-up trucks to vans and station wagons. All fund received are donated to the VFW National Home for Children for approved special projects.MEMBERSHIP�. Annual Horny Toad membership is $�.00 per year. Annual

members should remit $�.00 dues on a calendar year basis.2. Life Horny Toad Program membership are just $�0.00

payable only once.3. Horny Toad Pins and other Horny Toad jewelry are available

through the Annual Horny Toad Chairman Shorty Lyons.

Send your check or money order for what jewelry you want with check or money order made out to: Grand of Texas MOC and (ear mark it to the Horny Toad Program).

4. Send your check or money order for either $�.00 annually or $�0.00 life membership, along with your complete address and your VFW Post number and Pup Tent number to:

5. Each member will be issued a distinctive numbered mem-bership card listing his or her name and you can sign anyone up to be a Horny Toad Member (be it Life or Annual).

Gary Strauss Terrance “Shorty” LyonsGrand Life Grand AnnualHorny Toad Chairman Horny Toad Chairman904 Bourn Avenue 5274 Belton StreetColumbia, MO 65203 Abilene, TX 79605-45�0Home: 573-447-�296 Home: 325/692-7254Fax: 573/446-2672 E-mail: hornytoad�@lotcs.org E-mail: [email protected]

TEXAS HORNY TOAD PROGRAM 2007-2008

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SUPREME HOSPITAL PROGRAM 2007-2008OBJECTIVE: It is the objective of the MOC Hospital

Program to encourage all MOC members to actively par-ticipate in hospital visitations and volunteer work.

SUPREME COMMISSIONER/HEADQUARTERS LEVEL PROGRAM.�. The Supreme Commander shall appoint the SUPREME

HOSPITAL COMMISSIONER.2. The Supreme Commissioner shall ensure that the Su-

preme Hospital Program is operating within the highest traditions of the Military Order of the Cootie and the Veterans of Foreign Wars at all Veterans Administration medical facilities, community nursing homes and other similar facilities.

3. The Supreme Commissioner shall encourage all Supreme District Hospital Commissioners, Grand Hospital Chair-men and Pup Tent Hospital Chairmen to take an active part in hospital visitation and volunteer work.

4. The Supreme Commissioner shall accept all report data when the activity is performed during the current pro-gram year. Final reports for the 2007-2008 Program will include all activity through 30 June 2008 and postmarked by 20 July 2008. Any activity after the cut-off date will be reported with the following year’s program.

5. The Supreme Commissioner shall keep accurate records of all activity and donations from information submitted to him from the District Commissioners. The Supreme Commissioner shall supply all required forms and reports to the District Commissioners except for the Hospital Chairman’s Report that is supplied directly from Supreme Headquarters.

6. The Supreme Commissioner shall ensure each Pup Tent achieving �00% or greater in hospital work receives a citation at the Grand Scratch.

7. The Supreme Commissioner shall consolidate the results received from properly completed Hospital Forms and attachments from District Commissioners and record these results onto the monthly Supreme Hospital Activity Report Form.

8. The Supreme Commissioner shall advocate and encour-age participation in the MOC VAVS Program and not allow the programs to overlap.

9. The Supreme Commissioner shall provide the Annual Hospital Program Goals to the Cootie Courier for pub-lication in the issue following the Supreme Convention and he shall provide pertinent data to the Cootie Courier for publication in each edition.

�0. All Hospital Chairman, Supreme, District, Grand and Pup Tent shall assist in obtaining an Honor Guard for de-ceased veterans. The Department of Defense is required to provide an Honor Guard consisting of Active Duty, Reserves, National Guard, or members from a Veterans

Service Organization to recognize deceased veterans for their valor and service.

SUPREME DISTRICT HOSPITAL LEVEL PROGRAM.�. The Supreme Commander shall appoint the SUPREME

DISTRICT HOSPITAL COMMISSIONER.2. The District Commissioner shall encourage all Grand Pup

Tent Hospital Chairmen within their District to take an active part in hospital visitation and volunteer work.

3. The District Commissioner shall accept all report data when the activity is performed during the current pro-gram year. Final reports for the 2007-2008 Program will include all activity through 30 June 2007 and postmarked by 05 July 2008. Any activity after the cut-off date will be reported with the following year’s program.

4. The District Commissioner shall keep accurate records of all activity and donations from information submitted to them from their Grand and Black Division Pup Tent Hospital Chairmen. The District Commissioner shall supply all required forms and reports to the Grand Hospi-tal Chairmen except for the Hospital Chairman’s Report that is supplied directly from Supreme Headquarters.

5. The District Commissioner shall ensure that all Grand’s and Pup Tents are submitted for awards as indicated in the Awards Section.

6. Further, the District Commissioner shall consolidate the results received from properly completed Hospital forms and attachments from Grand Chairmen and record these results onto the Monthly Supreme District Hospital Activity Report form. In addition, the District Commis-sioner shall attach one copy of each Grand and each Pup Tent Hospital Chairman’s Report to their Monthly Su-preme District Hospital Activity Report Form and mail the report with attachments promptly to the Supreme Hospital Commissioner.

GRAND HOSPITAL LEVEL PROGRAM�. Each Grand Commander shall appoint a GRAND HOS-

PITAL CHAIRMAN.2. The Grand Chairman shall encourage all Pup Tent mem-

bers, within their jurisdiction, to take an active part in hospital visitation and volunteer work.

3. The Grand Chairman shall accept all report data when the activity is performed during the current program year. Final reports for the 2007-2008 Program will include all activity through 30 June 2008 and postmarked by 05 July 2008. Any activity after the cut-off date will be reported with the following year’s program.

4. The Grand Chairman shall keep accurate records of all activity and donations from information submitted to them from July 2008 their Pup Tent Hospital Chairmen. The Grand Chairman shall supply all required forms and reports to their Pup Tents.


5. The Grand Chairman shall ensure that all Pup Tents are submitted for awards as indicated in the Rewards Sec-tion. The Grand Chairman shall ensure each Pup Tent achieving �00%, or greater, in hospital work, receives a citation at the Grand Scratch. Thirty days before the Grand Scratch, the Grand Chairman shall send a written request to Supreme Headquarters reporting those Pup Tents which have �00%, or greater, of their Hospital Goal. This letter ensures the Grand Hospital Chairman receives Pup Tent Hospital Citations in time for presentation at their Grand Scratch.

6. Further, the Grand Chairman shall consolidate the results received from properly completed Hospital forms and attachments from Pup Tents and record these results onto the Monthly Grand Hospital Activity Report Form. In addition, the Grand Chairman shall attach one copy of each Pup Tent Hospital Chairman’s Report to their Monthly Grand Hospital Activity Report Form and mail the report with attachments promptly to their District Hospital Chairman.

7. Supreme Headquarters shall send blank hospital report forms to all Grand Hospital Chairmen.

8. Supreme Headquarters shall send a copy of the Supreme Hospital Commissioner’s Monthly Activity Report to past Supreme Commanders, not otherwise receiving the report, Supreme Council Members, District Hospital Commissioner’s, Grand Commanders and Grand Hos-pital Chairmen.

PUP TENT LEVEL PROGRAM.�. Each Pup Tent Seam Squirrel shall appoint a PUP TENT

HOSPITAL CHAIRMAN.2. The Pup Tent Chairman is to coordinate and encourage

the Pup Tent to take an active part in hospital visitations and volunteer work.

3. The Pup Tent Chairman shall accept all report data when the activity is performed during the current program year. Final reports for the 2007-2008 Program will include all activity through 30 June 2008 and postmarked by 05 July 2008. Any activity after the cut-off date will be reported with the following year’s program.

4. The Pup Tent Chairman shall keep accurate records of all activity and donations of the Pup Tent. The Chairman shall consolidate the results received from properly com-pleted hospital forms and record these results onto the form provided for the Hospital Chairman’s Report. Mail three copies of the form to the Grand Hospital Chairman and retain one copy for file. The Pup Tent Chairman shall supply all required forms to their members for reporting hospital work.

5. The Pup Tent Hospital Chairman shall ensure that all Pup Tent members are submitted for awards as indicated in

the Rewards Section.6. The Black Division Pup Tent Hospital Chairman shall

coordinate his program with his Supreme District Hospi-tal Commissioner and mail all reports as indicated above directly to him.

GOAL.A goal of $235.00 credit per Cootie has been established

for the 2007-2008 program year.CREDIT ALLOWANCE.�. Transportation Credit: 26¢ per mile per Cootie to and

from hospitals, domiciles, nursing homes, etc., where sick veterans are visited, excluding family members. Outside CONUS, where the cost of operating and maintaining privately owned vehicles (POVs) is higher, this credit is seventy cents (multiplier of 5.0). This multiplier helps off-set increased costs and fluctuation in currency exchange rates. Actual cost, instead of mileage, is used if other than POVs are used.

2. Tolls: Report actual cost under “mileage” as required.3. Hours: All volunteer visitation, preparation hours and

travel time credited at $�3.75 per hour. Travel time lim-ited to actual hours expended.

4. Veteran’s Transportation: No credit allowed for trans-portation of other veterans. These activities are reported to the VFW Post Community Activities Chairman.

5. Veterans Funeral Credit: Credit each Cootie at $�3.75 per hour, for the number of hours it may require and $.26 per mile round trip for attendance at any veteran’s funeral. Remember that deceased veterans deserve an Honor Guard.

6. Gifts: Actual retail cost of the item. By definition, “gifts” include anything bought by the MOC for use or appre-ciation by the hospitalized veteran. For homemade or homegrown items, the cost is estimated, but never more than retail. Used items are reported at no more than one-half their actual cost, keeping in mind the useful life of the item. Operation UP-LINK Calling Card donations are credited under this section of the hospital report form.

7. Clothing Credit: Itemize all clothing on the Hospital Chairman’s Report or attach to the report an itemized consolidated sheet.

8. Hospital Equipment: Hospital equipment loaned to individuals is reported to your VFW Post Hospital Pro-gram.

9. Blood Donations: Report all blood donations to your Pup Tent Blood Chairman. Refer all questions pertain-ing to blood donations to the Supreme Blood Program Chairman listed elsewhere in this program book.

SUPREME HOSPITAL PROGRAM 2007-2008 (Cont.)

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SUPREME HOSPITAL PROGRAM 2007-2008 (Cont.)HOSPITAL PROGRAM AWARDS.�. Each Pup Tent, that achieves �00%, will receive a cita-

tion from Supreme. Pup Tents that achieve �00% may purchase a �00% Hospital Program Plaque for display in its Post Home.

2. Each Pup Tent Hospital Chairman who achieves �00% will receive a citation from Supreme. Pup Tent Hospital Chairman who achieves �00% may purchase a special �00% Hospital Program pin.

3. Each Grand Hospital Chairman who achieves �00% will receive a citation from Supreme. A Grand Hospital Chairman who achieves �00% may purchase a special �00% Hospital Program pin.

4. Each District/Area Hospital Commissioner who achieves �00% will receive a citation from Supreme and will be sent two Supreme Commander’s pins.

5. Each Grand Pup Tent, that wins its respective color divi-sion based upon its total membership ranking, shall win a special plaque.

Supreme Hospital Commissioner, Floyd “Fritz” Fauber35 South Hawthorne, Baltimore, MD 2�220. E-mail: [email protected]

SUPREME CHIEF-OF-STAFF PROGRAM 2007-2008OBJECTIVE: The objective of the Supreme Chief-

of-Staff Program is to strengthen the ranks of the Military Order of the Cootie through Pup Tent growth, Pup Tent reinstatement, and working closely with our parent organiza-tion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, in all areas especially in the area of VFW recruitment.

GUIDELINES: All Chief-of-Staff, Membership Chair-men, VFW Booster Chairmen, and all Cooties will take responsibility for the success of this Program. The following Guidelines are provided for al Cooties:�. Promote our VFW Honor Degree by encouraging all

VFW workers to read Article XII of the VFW By-Laws and Manual of Procedure Sections �20�, �202, �203, and �204.

2. Promote our VFW Honor Degree by presenting to all VFW workers who seek the Seams of any Pup Tent, our MOC Invitation Brochure.

3. Report at all VFW Pos Meetings and VFW District Meetings what our VFW Honor Degree has done in the name of our VFW.

4. Recruit as many VFW workers as possible into the ranks of our Military Order.

5. Help Pup Tents in need to ensure they are conducting our VFW Honor Degree Business and Programs properly. IT is much easier to rebuild a Pup Tent Membership than to organize a new Pup Tent. Always EXTEND a helping hand and NEVER give up.

6. Grand Chief-of-Staff will become familiar with the MOC Pup Tent starter kit. The Starter Kit can be requested through Supreme Headquarters. The Starter Kit is a great management tool and all information contained within should be shared with all Pup Tents and Cooties.

REPORTING: Report the increase of all NEW/RE-INSTATED Pup Tents to the Supreme Chief-of-Staff. The Chief-of-Staff Program deadline is 30 June �008. All reports are due by 05 July 2008.

Calculating New/Reinstates Pup Tents: The Grand must first deduct all declared defunct Pup Tents during the same Program Year to attain the net increase.

SUPREME CHIEF- OF- STAF F PRO GR A M AWARDS: �. Any Cootie organizing a NEW Pup Tent will be ap-

pointed Supreme Deputy Chief-of-Staff and will receive a Supreme Citation.

2. Any Cootie rebuilding a Pup Tent will be appointed Su-preme Deputy Chief of Staff and will receive a Supreme Citation.

3. The Grand Chief-of-Staff reporting the most NEW or REINSTATED Pup Tents in each Division will receive a Supreme Citation. Categories will be for first, second, and third place in each Division.

4. The Grand reporting the most NEW and REINSTATED Pup Tents for the current Program Year will receive the Don Bird Traveling Gold Gavel Award for one year. Any Grand winning this trophy three consecutive years will keep the award permanently.

Let’s recruit as many MOC members as possible.

Supreme Chief of Staff, Jim Rocca63 Churchill Street, Post Office Box ��5Pyrites, NY �3677Telephone: 856/383-5�24 (Cell)E-mail: [email protected]


SUPREME INSPECTION PROGRAM 2007-2008OBJECTIVE: It is the objective of the Supreme Inspec-

tion Program to ensure that all Grand Pup Tents, Grand Districts/Areas and Pup Tents are conducting the Business and Programs of the Military Order of the Cootie in the highest traditions of the MOC. Conducting inspections provides for the necessary tools to locate any problem areas within any level of the MOC that can be corrected, allowing our MOC to operate properly.

SUPREME INSPECTOR: The Supreme Inspector will perform such duties as required by the Supreme Com-mander by taking charge and supervising the Supreme Inspection Program in accordance with Section 329, 43�, 5�6 and 604 of the Supreme By-Laws.

GRAND COMMANDERS: Grand Commanders will appoint a qualified Grand Inspector and qualified Grand Deputy Inspectors who will be directly responsible to the Grand Commander for the conduct of Inspections pertain-ing to the Supreme Inspection Program.

GRAND INSPECTORS: The Grand Inspectors will perform such duties as required by the Supreme Inspector by taking charge and supervising the Grand Inspection Program in accordance with Section 4�5, of the Supreme By-Laws. All Grand Inspectors will pay close attention to Sections 329, 43� and 604 of the Supreme By-Laws.

INSPECTION GUIDELINES: The following Inspec-tion Guidelines are provided: �. All Inspectors will be familiar with all Supreme Inspec-

tion Report forms, Quarterly Audit forms and Bonding procedures;

2. All Inspectors will be familiar with the Supreme By-Laws when inspecting the conduct of any Pup Tent Business and MOC Programs; especially the duties of the Seam Squirrel, CCDB and Hungry Cootie;

3. All Inspectors must be familiar with the Supreme Ritual when inspecting the conduct of any work under the Su-preme Ritual;

4. Any Pup Tent that has not been inspected will be excluded from all representation at the Grand Scratches/Conven-tion and Supreme Convention;

5. The Supreme Inspector will accept Inspection Reports for 2007-2008 beginning 0� July 2007;

6. Inspection Report forms can be requested through Supreme Headquarters or through the Supreme Inspector;

7. Grand Pup Tents will be inspected by a Supreme Officer who does not belong to that Grand Pup Tent being in-spected;

8. Black Division Pup Tents can be inspected by any quali-fied Pup Tent Inspector who does not belong to the Pup Tent being inspected. Any Black Division Pup Tent can request a Supreme Officer or Grand Officer who is a qualified Inspector to inspect that Pup Tent as long as that Officer is not a Member of that Pup Tent.BONDING: Proper Bond can be purchased through

Supreme Headquarters. The amount per thousand can be located in the Supreme Supply Catalog 2007-2008. If Supreme Headquarters is not the Bonding Company, a legible copy of the Bond must be provided with this year’s completed Inspection Report form. This is a requirement to maintain Tax Exempt Status.

INSPECTION REPORTS: Any Grand Pup Tent that had not filed a minimum of 80% of Pup Tent Inspec-tion Reports will be excluded from all representation at the Supreme Convention. All Inspection Reports must be received by the Supreme Inspector at least 30 days prior to the Supreme Convention.

AWARDS: All Grand Inspectors who reported their Grand Pup Tent �00% inspected by 30 November 2007 will receive Supreme Deputy Inspector’s appointment and a Supreme Citation.

All Black Division Pup Tent Seam Squirrels who’s Pup Tent is reported �00% inspected by � October 2007 will receive a Supreme Citation and a Supreme Commander’s Program Pin. All Black Division Pup Tent Seam Squirrels who’s Pup Tent is reported �00% inspected by 30 November 2007 will receive a Supreme Citation.

Supreme Inspector Robert McKinley�443� Hillview DriveLargo, FL 33774Telephone and Fax: 727/596-2789E-mail: [email protected]

SUPREME MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM 2007-2008The objective of the Supreme MOC Membership Pro-

gram is to encourage all Pup Tents to SURPASS their 30 June 2007 membership goal. The Supreme organization recognizes all Grand and Pup tents who reach their goal.

COMMANDER’S MESSAGE: That we do our duty as any species pediculi to INCREASE and MULTIPLY; this is our goal for 2007-2008. We have a tremendous pool for mem-bership. There are workers of the Veterans of Foreign Wars

who wish to become Cooties; all you have to do is ask them. Do your duty and these good comrades will join our ranks and you will become an active species. It is there – so use it.

QUARTERMASTERS AND CCDBs: Membership transmittals must be postmarked by 30 June 2008. Look at the Awards Program below and set your goals. We will have a Parade of Transmittals at the new Council of Administra-tion meeting after the 88th Supreme Scratch in Kansas City


SUPREME MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM 2007-2008and again at Tomb Trek.

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS: Cooties recruiting six (6) or more new or reinstated members, verified by the Grand Membership Chairman, will receive a Supreme Command-er’s citation. Any Cootie recruiting ten (�0) or more new or reinstated members, as verified by the Grand Member-ship Chairman, will be appointed Supreme Aide-de-Camp, Recruiting Class and will receive a Supreme Commander’s citation. In addition, if verified by Supreme Headquarters, any member who recruits ten (�0) new or reinstated mem-bers will have their name placed into a drawing for a seven (7) night stay at the 89th Supreme Scratch & �09th VFW National Convention plus one (�) banquet ticket to the Supreme banquet. Estimated value is up to $�,400.00. This prize carries no cash value; the winner must attend the 89th Supreme Scratch in Orlando, FL.

PUP TENT AWARDS: Pup Tents with �00% paid membership PLUS five (5) new members by 3� December 2007 and verified by Supreme Headquarters, will receive a Supreme Commander’s Lapel Pin, a Supreme Citation, and a check for $25.00. Postmark transmittals by 3� December 2007. Pup Tents with �00% paid membership by 30 June 2008 will receive a Supreme Citation.

SEAM SQUIRRELS AND CCDB’s: Seam Squirrels and CCDBs with �00% paid membership PLUS five (5) new members by 30 November 2007 and verified by Supreme Headquarters, will each receive a Supreme Commander’s Lapel Pin, a �00% Lapel Pin and a Supreme Citation. Post-mark transmittals by 30 November 2007. Seam Squirrels and CCDB’s with �00% paid membership PLUS five (5) new members by the end of the 2007-2008 year will receive

a Supreme Citation.GRAND AWARDS: Any Grand Pup Tent transmitting

20% or more of its 2007-2008 quota by the new Council of Administration meeting on 26 August 2007, will receive a Supreme Citation. Grand’s with �00% paid membership and postmarked by the last business day in December 2007, will receive a Supreme Citation. Each Grand with the highest per-centage over �00% in membership in their Division, will receive a plaque at the 89th Supreme Scratch. GO FOR IT!!!!!!!

SUPREME COMMANDER’S SPECIAL AWARD:The Grand in each Division with the highest percentage

presented at the Parade of Transmittals will be presented with a plaque.

GRAND MEMBERSHIP STREAMER AWARDS: First Place (GOLD), Second Place (BLUE), Third Place (RED), and all other Grands with �00% of quota (WHITE). These Streamers are awarded in each Membership Division.

COMPUTING YOUR 100% BASE: Computing the quota for each Pup Tent for the year will be as follows: In-centives will be based on individual Pup Tent’s membership as of 30 June 2007, and as always, an effort to increase and multiply. Calculation will be as follows: Total membership as of 30 June 2007, plus gains and losses to the Pup Tent through transfer, minus the number of deceased 2007 mem-bers reported, plus five (5) new or reinstated members. The Supreme Quartermaster’s records will be used to compute any membership awards.

Supreme Membership Chairman, Joseph P. Eklich 6455 Anita Drive, Parma Heights, OH 44�30. Telephone: 440/842-6064. E-mail: [email protected].

OBJECTIVE: The Grand of Pennsylvania invites you to become a member of the Keystone Kops Program estab-lished in �984, which benefits the VFW National Home at Eaton Rapids, Michigan.

MISSION: Proceeds from this program are donated to the VFW National Home to assist in the security of the Home and grounds.

MEMBERSHIP:�. Membership may be obtained in the Grand of Pennsyl-

vania’s Keystone Kops with the donation of the indicated amounts for each rank: Patrolman - $20.00; Sergeant - $35.00; Lieutenant - $45.00; Captain - $65.00; Chief - $85.00; and Commissioner - $�20.00.

2. Anyone purchasing a rank can obtain a lapel pin or charm of the same rank for an additional $5.00, except for the Commissioner pin or charm which is $�0.00.

3. Higher rank may be obtained at any time by paying a “Bribe” equal to the difference in cost between current and new rank and returning the old badge. Please add $3.00 for postage and handling.

4. Make your check or money order (please no cash) pay-able to: Grand of Pennsylvania MOC and mail to Jake Spangenburg, Keystone Kops Chairman, C/O Cathy Boyer, Box 90, Greely, PA 18425. Telephone: 570/685-433�. Please be sure to include your mailing address with ZIP code, VFW Post Number and Pup Tent Number.

23rd PENNSYLVANIA KEYSTONE KOPS 2007-2008


SUPREME MOC VAVS PROGRAM FOR 2007-2008OBJECTIVE: The Supreme Commander desires that

special recognition be given to volunteers at Veterans Ad-ministration (VA) Facilities.

MISSION: To promote and encourage regular scheduled volunteers at VA facilities. Appoint six Supreme Deputies as authorized by the VA. Only hours in VA facilities or VA supervised events count toward VAVS activity.

CERTIFICATION AND APPOINTMENT: �. The Supreme VAVS Program will consist of a Supreme

Representative and up to six (6) Supreme Deputy VAVS Rep-resentatives (currently we have 4). The Deputy Representatives will be located centrally in the USA and will exclude Supreme Districts 5 and 6 where there are no VA facilities.

2. At the local VA level there will be one local VAVS Rep-resentative (Rep) and up to three (3) Deputies (Deps). If an associate Rep is needed, one associate Rep and one associate Dep maximum Reps/Deps/Association can only serve one organization at a time at the same VAMC. In special cases the same person can serve on two separate VAVS Committees at different facilities.

3. The only persons authorized to review VAVS Commit-tee minutes are the local Rep/Deps/Associate and the National VAVS Rep and Deps (Supreme).

4. The Supreme VAVS Rep shall be the certifying officer for all VA facilities. Grand Commanders and Seam Squir-rels, where there is no Grand, will submit the applicant’s name, address and telephone number for certification to the Supreme Certifying Officer, for forwarding to the VA concerned. No Grand Commander or Seam Squirrel will send this directly to the VA (VA Manual 620.). All appointments will be for an indefinite period, unless there is cause to remove them. Attendance is a must. In no case, can a person to be certified be a paid VA employee.

5. The Supreme VAVS Rep coordinating with his Supreme Deps will monitor the attendance of all VAVS Reps/Deps/Associates. VAVS meetings are normally held quarterly. The MOC requires attendance at all meetings for all assigned. (This is not a “you to go one and I will go to the next” scenario.) The VA only excuses those at-tending state and national encampments (Conventions). DO NOT ASSIGN SOMEONE WHO WORKS AND CANNOT ATTEND THE MEETINGS. The VA will drop the organization if the person assigned misses three (3) consecutive meetings. The MOC will drop the individual under the same conditions.

6. The duties of the local Reps/Deps/Associates are simple: a. Attend the quarterly meetings and get the wish list

from the VA and other pertinent information to take back to your units;

b. Accomplish an Annual Joint Review with the local Chief of Volunteer Services in February of each year;

and Contact the Chief of Volunteer Services to get the total accumulative hours for the MOC members (this is on the VA Annual Listing of Volunteers) who use the numbers 026 (MOC Code) and forward these hours to the Supreme Rep for Pin/Tab awards. Please put the Cootie’s full name on the request form.

c. At the present time, only “on station” VA hours count towards our MOC awards. We do not have the same level of hours as the VA. We do not have a 750 hours, �,500 hours, or a 3,750 hours award. The MOC VAVS Pin is a SHIELD PIN WITH A GOLD COOTIE BUG ON IT. The Cootie pin will be issued only once, but as awards progress, the tabs will be given for �,000 just the pin. The following levels will get a tab: �,750, 2,500, 5,000, 7,500, �0,000 and �5,000 hours of ser-vice. Above �5,000 hours a certificated will be given. Hours up to 999 will only be given the Shield pin. The hours will be available around the 20th of October of each year from the Volunteer Services. Any Cootie having in excess of 5,000 hours in 2,500 increments will get a special award.

7. VA facilities require that our people have safety briefings, submit to TB testing, among other things referred to in the VA Manual �620.�. This must be ad-hered to in order to remain a VA Volunteer. Remember Cooties, We volunteer for the VET and not the VA.

Supreme VAVS Chairman, Terrance “Shorty” Lyons, PSC5274 Belton, Abilene, TX. 79605-45�0

SUPREME VAVS DEPUTIES FOR 2007-2008SUPREME DISTRICTS �, 2, 3, 4Shelby “Steve” Lasseter4252 Beasly Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23462Tel: 757/456-0��9, E-mail: [email protected]

SUPREME DISTRICTS 5, 6, 7William “Bill” Hanson2696 Julie Lane, Middleburg, FL 32073Tel: 904/860-2446, E-mail: seamsquirrel�[email protected]

SUPREME DISTRICTS 8, 9, �0, �3Ken Elmer56 North Madison Street, Evansville, WI 53536Tel: 608/882-6245E-mail: [email protected]

SUPREME DISTRICTS ��, �2, �4Marilyn Maxwell�04� Connecticut Street, Imperial Beach, CA 9�932Tel: 6�9/423-2820, E-mail: chooch�[email protected]


GRAND OF OHIO EASTER TREAT PROGRAM2007-2008

25th ANNUAL OHIO VFW NATIONAL HOME COOTIE EASTER TREAT

Each year, the Grand of Ohio is host to the Children of the VFW National Home. Upcoming will be the 25th An-nual Cootie Easter Treat and all are invited to participate. Mark your calendar for the dates �4-�6 March 2008.

Continuing success for this Easter Program for the chil-dren depends on how good your hearts are and how open your wallets are. Please send your contributions early so we can buy the necessary supplies to ensure the kids have the biggest and best Easter ever. The VFW National Home opens their doors each year for the Cooties of Ohio to host this gala event for the children of the National Home and we need your help and support to continue the great event. Donations can be made out to Grand of Ohio, and Sent to Grand Commander Joseph Eklich, 6455 Anita Drive, Parma Heights., OH 44�30. Your donations will not go unrecognized.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:Friday �4 March 2008 - Arrival of personnel and set

up of baskets for delivery on Saturday. Dinner with Ohio cottage.

Saturday �5 March 2008 - Final Basket Preparations, Delivery of Baskets to each and every Child and Parent in each home. Ice cream Social, Easter Egg Hunt at the Gym, then off to Jackson for Roller Skating.

Sunday �6 March 2008 - Attend Church with the Chil-dren from the National Home and then on our way to our own homes. A long weekend of fun and frolic with the kids from the National Home. The Only program where you get to actually interact with the kids for the whole weekend. What a great experience. Thank you in advance for your help and support for the program.

89th SUPREME SCRATCH 2008The 89th Supreme Scratch will be held in Orlando, FL

in August 2008. Each Pup Tent is required to pre-register at least one

delegate to the Supreme Scratch. An advance registration fee of $�0.00 is due �5 days before the Supreme Scratch. The advance registration form and additional information will be in upcoming editions of the Cootie Courier.

Properly filled out registration forms with proper fees must be received by the Supreme Registration Chairman not

later than 0� August 2008. All registrants, whose monies and forms are received after 0� August 2008, will owe $�2.00. (Save $2.00 by getting yours in before the deadline.)

Start making plans to attend the 89th Supreme Scratch and VFW National Convention now.

89th Supreme Convention Chairman, Jack Roberts604 Braddock Avenue, Turtle Creek, PA �5�45

OBJECTIVE: The Grand of Maryland invites you to become a part of the world’s most unusual Fire Department (est. 29 April �956) that is the only Fire Department in which you can buy your promotion legitimately.

MISSION: The money received in support of the Grand of Maryland Honorary Fire Department Program is presented each year to the VFW National Home, Eaton Rapids, MI, to assist in the purchase of new fire equipment and to help in the maintenance of the VFW National Home Fire Department.

MEMBERSHIP:�. Membership may be obtained in the Grand of Maryland

Honorary Fire Department with the Donation of the indicated amounts for each rank: Fireman - $�0.00;

Lieutenant - $20.00; Captain - $30.00; Deputy Chief - $40.00; Chief - $50.00; and Commissioner - $�00.00.

2. Make check or money order (no cash please) to: William F. Holmes, Grand of Maryland Honorary Fire Depart-ment Chairman, 205 Brookside Drive, Cantonsville, MD 21228-4816. Telephone: 4�0/747-2725. Be sure to include your name, street (or PO Box), city, state, and ZIP code, VFW Post Number and Pup Tent Number.

3. There are no further dues or assessments. All proceeds go the VFW Nation Home Fire Department, Eaton Rapids, MI.

4. Higher rank may be obtained at any time by paying the difference in cost and returning the former rank badge to the Chairman.

51st MARYLAND VFW NATIONAL HOME HONORARY FIRE DEPARTMENT 2007-2008


ITEM # DESCRIPTION PRICE COOTIE HATS: PLEASE GIVE TASSEL COLOR FOR HATS

�02 Cootie replacement hat w/glued felt letters $35.00�05 Cootie hat w/sewn felt letters $38.00�08 Members Hat, Embroidered lettering $40.00��7 Officers Hat one sided, Embroidered $50.00��8 Officers Hat two sided, Embroidered $60.002�9 Extra Letters, each $0.75220 2nd Office Patch or cover ON HAT $3.0022� TEMP Blank Patch to cover ‘Past’ $3.00222 Patch saying ‘PAST’ $3.00

SPORT JACKET:�000 Sport Coat $�25.00�000L LADIES SIZED SPORTSCOAT $�25.00

VESTS:�290 Cootie Vest up to 45” Chest $50.00 �29� Cootie Vest 46” to 49” Chest $56.00�292 Cootie Vest 50” to 52” Chest $60.00�293 Cootie Vest 53” Chest $65.00�294 Cootie Vest special cut $70.00

SASHES:23�4 Cootie Sash to 45” waist $40.0023�5 Cootie Sash 46” to 53” waist $42.0023�6 Cootie Sash 54” waist and up $44.00NOTE: Sashes should be measured over belt - it’s bigger than your waist!

SPORT/DRESS SHIRTS:�09� Official Cootie Dress Shirt Long Sleeve $64.00 Specify Neck and Sleeve size�09�NB Dress Shirt without bug $55.00 Specify Neck and Sleeve size�092 Short Sleeved Cootie Shirt $60.00 Specify Neck Size!�092NB Sport Shirt without bug $5�.00 Specify Neck Size!

DRESS “BUG” SHIRTS528� DENIM “BUG” SHIRT S/S $39.00636�8 DENIM “BUG” SHIRT S/S $35.00�369 Sanded Gabardine shirt L/S OR S/S $42.004286 LAPTOP BAG WITH MOC LOGO $55.004420 SOFT SIDED ATTACHE BAG W/LOGO $40.00

HAT COVERS:�400 Red Hat Cover W/ Emblem $7.00

TASSELS - BUTTONS:Use Color chart in catalogue for Tassel/Button506 Tassels [price per pair] $3.00624 Buttons [price EACH button] $5.00

BRAID AND TIES:�474 Braid for Pants [per yard] $�.502�03 Cootie Tie - Long $25.002200 Cootie Tie - Bolo pewter $9.0022�� Clip-on Cootie Cocktail Tie $�0.00

SUPREME HEADQUARTERS SUPPLY PRICE LIST 2007 - 2008ALL OTHER PRICE LISTS ARE INVALID! THESE PRICES EFFECTIVE 8/31/2007

ITEM # DESCRIPTION PRICE

NEW OFFICIAL MOC PLAQUES NEW 242� 8” x �0” MOC Plaque $53.00 (Additional Charges for Engraving Apply) Call2422 4” x 6” MOC Plaque $39.00 (Additional Charges for Engraving Apply) Call

ITEM # DESCRIPTION PRICE WHITE COTTON COOTIE PATCH:

3��4 3�08 OVAL 9” diameter $�5.004031 Cootie Seal $120.00

FLAG POLES & ACCESSORIES:6�79 8’ Aluminum pole $66.006�80 9’ Aluminum pole $80.006283 5” Gold Cord & Tassels $20.006286 5” Brass Eagle $26.006287 7” Brass Eagle $28.006322 FLAG STANDS $34.006289 Rain Covers for Flags $30.00

PT FLAGS & BANNERS WITHOUT POLE:63�9 Pup Tent Flag — Green $495.006320 Area or Dist Flag - Green/White $495.00632� Grand Flag — White $495.00

NAME BADGES:99�0 Name Tag OLD STYLE $�2.00 Pocket clip style99�� Name Badge With Holder $8.0099�2 Name Tag W/Magnet $7.0099�3 Name Badge W/Clutch $6.0099�4 Name Tag W/ Clip Back $5.00

LUGGAGE TAGS:9920 Set of 3 Luggage Tags $6.00992� Set of 6 Luggage Tags $8.00

BASEBALL CAPS/ GATSBYS:308 Personalizing Ball Caps $�0.00 (Back of hat ONLY)350 GATSBY Cap- British Racing Style EMBROIDERED Specify Red or White $�5.00375 EMBROIDERED Ball Cap, white w/red brim $�5.00380 EMBROIDERED Ball Cap, Red $�5.00

GOLF SHIRTS:2005 Embroidered Golf Shirt, S-XL $30.00�300 Pique Embroidered Golf Shirt $35.00�3�0 Pique Embroid. Golf Shirt, 2XL $37.00�3�5 Pique Embroid. Golf Shirt, 3XL $38.00�239 Personalization on Golf Shirt $�5.00

DRESS GOLF SHIRTS W/ BUG LOGO!!!:058X “BUG” POLO, SHORT SLEEVE, BLK,BLU,GRN $35.00DG345 PEBBLE JACQUARD POLO SHIRT $40.00

NEW! MOC LOGO WALL PLAQUE FOR YOUR CLUB ROOM $149!!!

REMEMBER!! MANUFACTURED ITEMS (SHIRTS AND HATS) TAKE 4-6 WEEKS TO MAKE

NEW - OFFICIAL MOC BUSINESS CARDS (500)$50.00

Include Name, Address, Title, Phone Number on all business card orders. Custom Ordered. Heavy ink, embossed look and feel.


SUPREME HEADQUARTERS SUPPLY PRICE LIST 2007 - 2008ALL OTHER PRICE LISTS ARE INVALID! THESE PRICES EFFECTIVE 8/31/2007

ITEM # DESCRIPTION PRICE SERVICE STRIPES:

5000 Red Service Stripe $0.50500� Gold Service Stripe $0.505002 Silver Service Stripe $0.505003 Gold Service Star $0.505004 Green & White Service Stripe $0.50

JEWELRY / PINS:70�5 Past Grand Commander Gold, �0KT $96.0070�5D Past Grand Commander, �0KT $�08.00 w/Diamond70�6 Past Grand Commander Plated $8.0070�7 Past Grand Commander, plated w/Diamond $43.00702� Past Dist Commander Plated $8.007022 Past Dist Commander Gold, �0K w/Diamond $�08.007023 Past Dist Commander, Plated, w/Diamond $43.007026 Past Seam Squirrel, Plated $8.007027 Past Seam Squirrel $43.00 Gold Plated, w/diamond7029 Cootie Bug Safety Pin Back $3.007030 Cootie Bug Clutch Back style (CLOSEOUT) $3.00703� Red Bug White Background (CLOSEOUT) $3.007032 Honor Degree Pin (CLOSEOUT) $3.007033 Honor Degree White Backing (CLOSEOUT) $3.007034 Button Covers, EACH $3.007037 Vest Chain With Bugs $�0.007038 Belt Buckle $�8.007039 Oval Buckle, Matches Bolo Tie $�8.007040 Rectangle Buckle $�8.007��4 Cootie Tab $3.007�36 OFFICIAL Cootie Collar Bug (Gold) $3.007�37 OFFICIAL Cootie Collar Bug $2.007�39 Cootie Bug with Chain $5.007�88 Cootie Logo Lapel Button $9.0072�5 Cootie Eyes [pair] $3.007338 MOC Metal Pin $3.00750� Life Member Lapel Pin $�2.007502 �00% Hospital Worker Pin $�.657504 PAST PUP TENT CCDB PIN $8.00 Plated7504D PAST CCDB PIN, Gold Plated $43.00 w/Diamond7505 PAST DISTRICT QM PIN $8.00 Gold Plated7505D PAST DISTRICT QM PIN PLATED $43.00 W/Diamond7506 PAST GRAND QM PIN, Gold �0KT $96.007506D PAST GRAND QM PIN, Gold �0KT $�08.00 W/Diamond

CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP PINS:7405 5 Yr Continuous Membership $5.0074�0 �0 Yr Continuous Membership $5.0074�5 �5 Yr Continuous Membership $5.007420 20 Yr Continuous Membership $5.007425 25 Yr Continuous Membership $5.007430 30 Yr Continuous Membership $5.007435 35 Yr Continuous Membership $5.007440 40 Yr Continuous Membership $5.007445 45 Yr Continuous Membership $5.007450 50 Yr Continuous Membership $5.00

ALTAR CLOTHS:7300 Altar Cloth $23.00730� Altar Cloth with Fringe $30.00

ITEM # DESCRIPTION PRICE MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES:

8445 PT BOND [2 year] $7.00 PER $�,000.00 of coverage thru 20099000 Supply Department Gift Certificates $5.00 Can be used as Awards $�0.00 Add $2.00 to Value of Certificate $�5.00 for TOTAL cost to pay. $20.009909 Gold Card Life Member Card Replacement $5.009922 Badge Holder for name tag $3.009923 Magnetic Backing for name tag $2.009924 Alligator Clip for name tag $�.0099�0 RED STAR Donation for Life Member Card $95.009925 Loops for luggage tag - set of 3 $2.00

EMBLEMS:3�00 Honor Degree Emblem $5.003�04 Cootie Bug Emblem Red Felt $5.003�08 Cootie Bug Emblem White $4.003�23 Three Cooties, MOC Emblem $4.003200 Cootie Emblem Patch $4.003294 Singing Cooties $4.003340 Life Member Patch 3” $4.003350 Life Member Patch �-�/2” $2.003360 VAVS Representative Patch $4.00336� VAVS deputy Patch $4.003375 Hospital Worker $6.003395 Honor Degree worn under 3399 $4.003399 VFW Patch $4.003403 Newshound Emblem $4.003422 Cootie on Crutch $4.00

WINDSHIELD DECALS:4�0� Life Member Decal $2.004�55 3” Honor Degree Decal $2.004�56 6” Honor Degree Decal $4.00

OFFICE SUPPLIES:800� Membership Applications [each] 20 free8025 Invitation Brochure [each] 20 free8�53QL Quartermaster Ledger w/forms $8.008�53FL Finance Ledger Sheets pkg �0 $�.008�53ML Membership Ledger pkg of �0 $�.008�53LS Dbl Entry Ledger pkg of �0 $�.008�54AL Adjuntant Ledger w/ forms $8.00 8�54RC Roll Call Sheets pkg of �0 $�.008�54MS Official Minute Sheet pkg of �0 $�.008330R Grand Citations [Red] 5 in pkg $2.008330G Grand Citations [Green] 5/pkg $2.00833� Pup Tent Citations 5 in pkg $2.00

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS9500 Suspenders [Red] $�5.009�25 Pocket Rituals $5.009�36 By-Laws 8-�/2” x ��” Edition $�0.009�37 Binder for By-Laws $5.009662 Cootie Challenge Coin $5.009662L LIFE MEMBER CHALLENGE COIN $5.009664 Nail Clippers $2.00997� Red Socks- Thin, Dress $6.009970 Red Socks- Athletic type $5.009997 Cootie of the Year Medallion $20.009998 Seam Squirrel of the Year Medallion $20.00 9999 Hat Clip $�.009996 COOTIE SHOT GLASS $5.00�040 NEW! Cootie Note Cards (Package of �0) $20.00


1. The Supreme Commander shall be responsible for the command and direction of the Supreme Scratch and all matters of policy not stated herein shall be subject to the discretion of the Supreme Commander. All authorized travelers; please use prudent judgment in minimizing travel expenses. Total amount of the budgeted allow-ance for each officer will remain available to the officer during the fiscal year. Each officer can request part of their allowance with proper receipts during the coming fiscal year.

2. The Supreme Commander and the Supreme Quarter-master will conduct all balloting in question through the office of the Supreme Adjutant. Responses will be tallied by an independent source. Results will be mailed, faxed, or e-mailed to the Supreme Council Members.

3. Council of Administration Members are expected to at-tend all Council meetings. If you are going to be absent, you should notify the Supreme Adjutant who will notify the Supreme Commander. Council Members must file a detailed Annual Report not to exceed one 8.5” x ��” page. This report should be filed with Supreme Headquarters before the 89th Supreme Scratch (unless provided for in the Supreme By-Laws).

4. All Supreme Appointed Officers will submit quarterly Activity Reports to the Supreme Adjutant no later than 05 November 2007, 05 February 2008, 05 May 2008 and 05 August 2008. Reports will be sent to the Supreme Commander for review and action as required and then sent on to Supreme Headquarters for filing.

5. The Supreme Council of Administration shall approve the Supreme Operations and Maintenance budget at the first Council meeting following the Supreme Scratch.

6. The Annual Budget will contain the wages of the Su-preme Headquarters employees and must be approved by the Supreme Council of Administration. The Supreme Quartermaster will manage Supreme Headquarters and the Headquarters staff subject to the direction of the Supreme Commander.

7. The Supreme Council of Administration shall approve the Supreme Quartermaster/Adjutant allowance for his term of office. The Supreme Quartermaster shall be given due consideration for travel funds for any official travel authorized by the Supreme Commander.

8. Any Proposed Changes to the approved Supreme Budget must be referred to the Budget and Finance Committee for recommendations to the Supreme Council of Admin-istration prior to the Council’s actions.

9. The Supreme Commander will receive payment of his approved allowance. He will prepare monthly travel vouchers and submit them to Supreme Headquarters not less than quarterly with supporting documentation. The Commander’s check and balance remains at the office of

the Supreme Quartermaster. The Supreme Commander will be reimbursed for telephone charges as soon as the proper bills are received in the Quartermaster’s office.

10. Travel Allowance Reimbursement for the Supreme Senior Vice Commander, Supreme Junior Vice Com-mander, Supreme Chaplain, and Supreme Judge Advocate will be paid immediately upon submission of a properly completed and authorized travel voucher, not to exceed their budgeted allowance. Reimbursement for these Officer’s expenses will be paid monthly and supported with receipts. Any specified assignment given to a Su-preme Officer having a budget allowance will have their reimbursement taken for that Command-Directed trip from the Officer Travel account. All other Cooties/Of-ficers assigned by the Supreme Commander to travel will report their expenses in detail upon completion of their assignment. They will submit a full report of ac-tivities, properly filled out travel voucher and supporting documentation within one week following their trip. Non-reimbursable expenses are those expenses paid by a third party or expenses deemed inappropriate by the Supreme Commander.

11. Official Travel Reimbursement: Lodging will be at the single room rate except when the traveler is sharing a room and then the reimbursement will be at the shared rate. All Supreme Officer’s Travel is to be booked through Supreme Headquarters when practical and as far in advance as possible to allow for competitive airfares. The Supreme Quartermaster will co-ordinate with the traveling Offi-cer for travel times and destinations to insure delivery of tickets. The Supreme Commander must approve all self-made reservations. Transportation will reimbursed at the most economical airfare rate for advanced reservations or POV mileage at 32 cents per mile, 2,000 miles maximum, not to exceed coach airfare. Ground transportation will be reimbursed at both ends (i.e. home-airport-hotel-air-port-home). Rental car, if more advantageous, will be reimbursed if pre approved by the Supreme Commander. In no case will any reimbursable assignment exceed a maximum of $640.00 per assignment.

12. The Tomb Trek Committee, under the control of the Supreme Quartermaster, will retain an amount of up to $�,000.00. The Chairman and Treasurer must provide a full accounting within 30 days after the closing of the Tomb Trek.

13. The Supreme Commander is responsible for assigning Supreme Representatives to the Grand Scratches. Trans-portation will be reimbursed to the Officer in accordance with established policy (see #�� above). Exceptions must be pre-approved by the Supreme Commander. Grand Pup Tents are asked to provide housing and official function tickets. If a specific Supreme Representative is

SUPREME POLICY 2007-2008

July 2007 PERFECT TOGETHER - PROGRAM BOOK 2�

requested for an event other than a Grand Scratch, the Grand involved is expected to arrange with the requested individual about expenses. The Supreme Commander has the ultimate authority in all assignments.

14. A Replacement Fee of $6.00 offsets any cost for the replacement of all Life Membership cards that are lost, destroyed or stolen.

15. A 15% Shipping and Handling fee will be added to all Supply Orders and replacement Charters with a minimum of $�.00 and no maximum.

16. A Supreme Officer or Representative will inspect all Grand’s unless waived by the Supreme Commander. The inspection of the Grand is not calculated in that Grand’s requirement to be �00% inspected.

17. The bonding period will run from 0� September 2007 and expire at midnight 3� August 2009 for those bonding through the Supreme organization. All others will for-ward a legible copy of their current bond to the Supreme Quartermaster. A reserve fund will be established. The cost of the bond is $7.00 per $�,000.00 of coverage with a minimum bond of $�,000.00.

18. All Goals are formulated using the 30 June 2007 end-of-year membership report. All Supreme programs will end 30 June 2008.

19. The Supreme Organization is authorized to have a label and decal program fundraiser.

20. Supreme Headquarters will mail an 88th Supreme Scratch packet to any registered delegate or Pup Tent unable to pick one up on site at Kansas City, MO if the delegate of a Pup Tent requests it. That includes any Pup Tent com-plying with Section 53� of the By-Laws of the Supreme Pup Tent dated � September 2007. The Supreme Quar-termaster/Adjutant’s Office will see that all registrants not in attendance and if a request is made from same, receive their packet by mail no later than 30 September 2007. Supreme Headquarters and the current Budget Chair-man will ensure that funds are available for registrants of a Supreme Scratch/Convention not in attendance, to receive a convention packet, if they so request, by mail no later than 30 days after the close of the Supreme Scratch or while supplies last.

21. All Supreme Officers on Command-Directed assign-ments are required to attend all functions for the event that they are attending, (i.e. Grand Scratch, Memorial Services, Council Meetings, Banquets, Installations, Past Grand Commander’s Meeting, if eligible and qualified, etc.). Non-attendance at these functions will be subject to disciplinary action and reimbursements will be de-clared ineligible.

SUPREME POLICY 2007-2008 (Cont.)

OBJECIVE: It is the objective of the Supreme VFW Booster Program to encourage all MOC members to ac-tively participate in the recruitment of VFW members. It recognizes Cooties who recruit new and obtain reinstated VFW members by rewarding these Cooties for their recruit-ing achievements. The Program fosters greater cooperation and active support between the MOC and the VFW by encouraging teamwork within all areas of the VFW Posts by its Honor Degree.

SUPREME HEADQUARTERS VFW BOOSTER PROGRAM:�. The Supreme Commander will appoint a Supreme VFW

Booster Program Director. It will be the Director’s re-sponsibility to coordinate and encourage all Grand Pup Tent VFW Booster Chairmen, Pup Tent VFW Booster Chairmen, and all Cooties to take an Active part with their Post Membership Recruiting Team by recruiting VFW members.

2. The Supreme VFW Booster Program Director will:a. Ensure that the Supreme VFW Booster Program is

operating with the highest traditions of the Military Order of the Cootie;

b. Keep accurate records of all VFW Booster Program Reports received;

c. Submit a monthly consolidated Supreme VFW Booster Report to Supreme Headquarters; and

d. Provide VFW Booster Program Up-Dates to the Cootie Courier for publication in each issue.

GRAND PUP TENT VF W BOOSTER PRO-GRAM:�. All Grand Commanders will appoint a Grand VFW

Booster Chairman. It will be the Chairman’s responsi-bility to coordinate and encourage all Pup Tent VFW Booster Chairmen and all Cooties to take an active part with their Post Membership Recruiting Team by recruit-ing VFW members.

2. The Grand VFW Booster Chairman will:a. Ensure that the MOC support to the National VFW

Recruitment Program is operating with the highest traditions of the Military Order of the Cootie;

b. Encourage all Pup Tent VFW Booster Chairman to take an active part in the VFW Booster Program;

c. Submit an informal, legibly written or typed VFW Booster Program Plan to the Supreme Director, VFW Booster Program by 30 September 2007. The plan should describe goals and projected accom-plishments. The goals should include the number of New or Reinstated VFW members expected to

SUPREME VFW BOOSTER PROGRAM 2007-2008


be recruited or reinstated throughout the year. The Grand VFW Booster Program Plan must be signed by the Grand Commander and the Grand VFW Booster Chairman.

d. Consolidate the results received from all Pup Tent VFW Booster Reports/Activities Reports/Award Re-ports into a monthly Grand VFW Booster Activities Report. The Grand VFW Booster Activities Report with a copy of each Pup Tent VFW Booster Report/Activities Report/Award Reports with a copy of each Pup Tent VFW Booster Report/Activities Report/Award Report will be sent to the Supreme Director, VFW Booster Program upon receipt (monthly/quar-terly);

e. Submit final reports by 0� June 2008 (VFW Booster Reports/Activities Reports/Awards Reports);

f. Ensure that all Cooties are submitted for Awards in ac-cordance with the Booster Program Awards Section.

PUP TENT BOOSTER PROGRAM: �. All Seam Squirrels will appoint a Pup Tent VFW Booster

Chairman. It will be this Chairman’s responsibility to coordinate and encourage their Pup Tent to take an ac-tive part in their Post Membership Recruiting Team by recruiting VFW members.

2. The Pup Tent VFW Booster Chairman will:a. Ensure that the MOC support to the National VFW

Recruitment Program is operating with the highest traditions of Military Order of the Cootie;

b. Keep accurate records of all VFW Booster activity;c. Submit VFW Booster Reports/Activities Reports/

Award Reports; two copies to the Grand VFW Booster Chairman, and keeping one copy for the Pup Tent (monthly/quarterly);

d. Ensure that all final VFW Booster Reports/Activities Reports/Award Reports are submitted by 0� June 2008;

e. Ensure that al Cooties are submitted for Awards in accordance with the VFW Booster Program Awards Section.

BL ACK DIVISION VF W B OOSTER PRO -GRAM:�. All Pup Tent VFW Booster Programs within the

Black Division will be under the direct supervision of the Supreme Director, VFW Booster Program. All Seam Squirrels will appoint a Pup Tent VFW Booster Chairman. It will be this Chairman’s responsibility to coordinate and encourage their Pup Tent to take an ac-tive part on their Post Membership Recruiting Team by recruiting VFW Members.

2. The Pup Tent VFW Booster Chairman will:a. Ensure that the MOC support to the National VFW

Recruitment Program is operating with the highest traditions of the MOC,

b. Submit an informal, legibly written or typed VFW Booster Program Plan to the Supreme Director, VFW Booster Program by 30 September 2007. The plan should describe goals and projected accom-plishments. The goals should include the number of new or reinstated VFW members expected to be recruited or reinstated throughout the year. The Pup Tent VFW Booster Program Plan must be signed by the Pup Tent Seam Squirrel and the Pup Tent VFW Booster Chairman,

c. Keep accurate records of all VFW Booster activity,d. Submit VFW Booster Reports/Activities Reports/

Award Reports; one copy to the Supreme Director VFW Booster Program, and keeping one copy for the Pup Tent (monthly/quarterly),

e. Ensure that all final VFW Booster Reports/Activi-ties Reports/Award Reports are submitted by 0� June 2008,

f. Ensure that all Cooties are submitted for Awards in accordance with the VFW Booster Program Awards Section.

VFW BOOSTER PROGRAM AWARDS:�. Each Cootie recruiting five (5) or more VFW members

will receive the Supreme Commander’s Program Pin.2. Each Cootie recruiting twenty-five (25) or more VFW

members will receive an Appointment to Supreme Aide de Camp, VFW recruiter Class, and a Supreme Citation.

3. Supreme Pins for the VFW Booster Program will be pre-sented for Special Awards for outstanding achievement in the recruitment of VFW members and for outstand-ing participation in the support of the VFW Booster Program. All Award Forms must be verified.ALL*STAR POINTS/BONUS POINTS:

�. �00% VFW Booster Program participation receives to points.

2. VFW recruitment for the best in each Division receives �0 Bonus points; second best will receive 9 Bonus points, and so on.

3. Submit a VFW Booster Plan by the cut-off date and receive �5 Bonus points.

4. Submit all Monthly Reports and receive �5 Bonus points.

5. Submit all Quarterly Reports and receive �0 Bonus points (only if Monthly Reports are not received).

Supreme VFW Booster Program Chairman, William A. Fowler44 State Street, Tully, NY �3�59Telephone: 3�5/696-6335, E-mail: [email protected]

SUPREME VFW BOOSTER PROGRAM 2007-2008 (Cont.)


Supreme Commander: Ralph Corno41 Brookville Rd., Edison, NJ 08817

Telephone: 732/287-6598E-mail: [email protected]

Senior Vice Commander: Johnny Howard19409 SW 101st Place RoadDunnellon, FL 34432-4275Telephone: 352/489-2673

E-mail: [email protected] Vice Commander: C. Maurice Theriac511 South 12 1/2 St., Vincennes, IN 47591

Telephone: 812/882-5579Surgeon:Historian:

Quartermaster/Adjutant: John “Jack” Roberts604 Braddock Ave., Turtle Creek, PA 15145-2086Telephone: 412/824-2240; Fax: 412/824-1850

E-mail: [email protected] Adjutant: James P. “Jim” Hughes

3937 Grand Avenue, Allison Park, PA 15101Telephone: 412/913-1040

Judge Advocate: Gerald Constable6527 Bridgecrest Drive, Lithia, FL 33547

Telephone: 813/383-4917 Cell: 813/476-5339E-mail: [email protected]

Chaplain: Reverend Barry Walker600 North Market St., East Palestine, OH 44413Telephone: 330/426-3203; Fax: 330/426-3299

E-mail: [email protected] MARSHALS: Pete Laythe

220 West 37th StreetLong Beach, CA 90807-3250


Deputy Provost Marshal: Robert Wagner2016 Bard Hollow, Buffalo Mills, PA 15534


Deputy Provost Marshal: Harold “Doc” Van Cleave

20401 Timber Dr., Burney CA. 96013Telephone: 530-335-3392

Deputy Provost Marshal: Chester Pyatt711 Kenmore Court, Eustis, FL 32726


Deputy Provost Marshal: Mike Bookser50 North Euclid Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15202


Deputy Provost Marshal: Raymond R. Stover67 Woodhill Ave., Binghamton NY 13904

(607) 775-0343JIMMY LEGS: Marilyn Maxwell

1041 Connecticut StreetImperial Beach CA 91932-2711

Telephone: 619-423-2820E-mail: [email protected]

Deputy Jimmy Legs: Elizabeth “Beth” McCusker1816 Montreal Road, Severn, MD 21144


Deputy Jimmy Legs: William Hornok25 Erie Lane, Noank CT. 06340

Telephone: [email protected]

Assistant Jimmy Legs: Willie J. Burks78 Carolina Ave., Hempstead NY 00550

(516) 483-0437Depurt Jimmy Legs: Charles E. Young

1738 Bel Air Drive, Junction City, KS 66441Telephone: 785/238-3694; Fax: 785/238-2617

E-mail: [email protected] EmCee: Elizabeth “Beth” McCusker

1816 Montreal Road, Severn, MD 21144Telephone: 410/519-0847

E-mail: [email protected]

Inspector: Robert McKinley14431 Hillview Dr., Largo Fl. 33774

Telephone: 727-596-2789 Fax: 727-596-2789E-mail: [email protected]

Deputy Inspector: Robert Poulin SrP.O. Box 1004 , Vista CA. 92085

Telephone: 760-722-8695Deputy Inspector: Jerry Lennox Jr.

221 South Walnut St., Elmira NY 14904Telephone: 607-737-7567

Deputy Inspector: John M. “Jack” Gunn1 Stuart Circle, Hanover, PA 17331

Telephone: 717/632-5550CHIEFS OF STAFF

Supreme Chief of Staff: Jim Rocca63 Churchill st. P.O. Box #115

Pyrites, New York 13677Telephone: Cell 856-383-5124

e-mail [email protected] Assistant Chief of Staff: Richard

Bradshaw8 Longview Rd., Old Bridge NJ 08857

Telephone: 732-238-1981Supreme Deputy Chief of Staff: Kathie Schiebel

14225 Stateline Road, Corry, PA 16407Telephone: 814/664-9306

E-mail: [email protected] Deputy Chief of Staff: William Curry

223 Ivy Rd., Edgewater Park NJ 08010Telephone: 609-387-1279

Supreme Deputy Chief of Staff: George Massarella

1445 Baychester AvenueNorfolk, VA 23503SHIRT READERS

Shirt Reader:Donald Marshall 45 Locker St., Bayville NJ 08721

Telephone: 732-244-3550E-mail [email protected]

Deputy Shirt Reader: Joseph McCullough5639 Wood Climb, San Antonio, TX 78233

Deputy Shirt Reader: Tashawnya McCullough5639 Wood Climb, San Antonio, TX 78233

SUPREME DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBERSSupreme District 1 Councilman: Eugene Pawlik

41 Old Auburn Road, Derry, NJ 03038Supreme District 2 Councilman:

Charles D. Short19 Fowler Court, New London, CT 06320

Telephone: 860/444-1164Supreme District 3 Councilman:

Supreme District 4 Councilman: Charles E. Walden

6045 Clear Springs Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23464Telephone: 757/631-0171

Supreme District 5 Councilman:Supreme District 6 Councilman: Frenchy Moreau

306 Meadow Wood CircleLong Beach, MS 39560

Telephone: 228/864-3307Supreme District 7 Councilman: Supreme District 8 Councilman:

Walter “Pete” Williams1614 Garfield, Bartonville, IL 61697

Telephone: 309/697-3307Supreme District 9 Councilman:

Supreme District 10 Councilman:Gerald Lutman

1324 3rd Street S., Carrington, ND 58421Telephone: 701/652-3007

Supreme District 11 Councilman: Supreme District 12 Councilman:

James R. Draves1650 South Arizona Avenue, Lot 240

Chandler, AZ 85225Telephone: 480/899-4769

Supreme District 13 Councilman: Supreme District 14 Councilman:

F.W. “Arch” Ethun8410 Mosshang Court, Houston, TX 71913

Telephone: 713/466-6244Supreme District 15 Councilman: Supreme District 16 Councilman:

Leo V. Robbins

Unit 27523, Box R 134, APO, AEO 9139Telephone: 011/499-162-0517HOSPITAL COMMISSIONERS

Hospital Commissioner: Floyd “Fritz” Fauber35 South Hawthorne, Baltimore, MD 21220


District 1 Hospital Commissioner:Thomas W. Hancock

7711 Siden Drive, Hanover, MD 21076-1625Telephone: 412/551-9507

District 2 Hospital Commissioner:William B.J. Carter

1244 Pershing Drive, Junction City, KS 66441Telephone: 785/238-7809

E-mail: [email protected] 3 Hospital Commissioner:

Don Martindale28836 Armada, Warren, MI 48088

Telephone: 586/771-2881District 4 Hospital Commissioner: John Letkey

204 Arcadian Way, Dockbridge, GA 30281Telephone: 770/914-1830

District 5 Hospital Commissioner: Gordon Lam816 Jeanie Drive, Clovis, NM 88101


District 6 Hospital Commissioner: Ron Dier14806 77th Street E, Sumner, Wa 98390


District 7 Hospital Commissioner: Manual “Manny” Almeida

PO Box 218, Eatontown, NJ 07724-2451Telephone: 732/542-5322 Fax: 732/542-5152

E-mail: [email protected] BLOOD PROGRAM

Supreme Blood Chairman: Mark Newman348 David Hall Road, Dover, DE 19904


Supreme Blood Deputy: Jack Roseman7080 West 20th Avenue, Unit 107

Lakewood, CO 80214Telephone: 303/445-1403

E-mail: [email protected] Blood Deputy: Jesse Kitson

167 Carnation Drive, Magnolia, DE 19962Telephone: 302/335-0286

E-mail: [email protected] BOOSTER PROGRAM

VFW Booster Program Chairman:William A. Fowler

47 State St., Tully NY 13159Telephone: 315/696-6335

E-mail: [email protected] Booster Program Deputy: Stan Kendrick

P.O.Box 424, Ocean Gate N.J. 08318Telephone: 732-269-1131

MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMMembership Program Chairman: Joseph Eklich

6455 Anita Dr., Parma Heights, OH 44130Telephone 440-840-6064

Deputy Membership Program Chairman: Thomas LaBarge

44092 Louisdale Road, California, MD 20619Telephone: 301/862-3981

E-mail: [email protected]:

Windjammer: Mike Nuckolls313 Valley Loop Rd., Heber springs, AR 72543


Deputy Windjammer: James Simpson823 West Road, Salisburg, MD 21801-3038

Telephone: 410/749-1478NATIONAL HOME

National Home &Special Project Chairman: Darrell Olson

1537 East Shore RoadDetroit Lakes, MN 56501

Telephone: 218/847-5375 Cell: 218/849-3629E-mail: [email protected] geolson67@

arrig.netNational Home &Special Project Deputy:

Thomas D. McEnerney

28 Selkirk Ave., Toms River, NJ 08757Telephone: 732-286-0467

E-mail: [email protected] BUDGET COMMITTEE

Budget Chairman: Fernando “Fred” Garcia34 Tomino Way, Hot Springs, AR 71909

Telephone: 501/922-4837Supreme Budget Advisors:

Raymond “Ray” FernPO Box 9034, Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Telephone: 412/687-1335; Fax: 412/687-6679Cell: 412/657-4399

E-mail: [email protected] Corno

41 Brookside Road, Edison, NJ 08817Telephone: 732/287-6598

E-mail: [email protected] Howard

19409 SW 101st Place RoadDunnellton, FL 33432


C. Maurice Theriac511 South 12 1/2 Street, Vincennes, IN 47591

Telephone: 812/882-5579Jack Roberts

604 Braddock Ave., Turtle Creek, PA 15145-2086Telephone: 412/824-2240

E-mail: [email protected] MEMBERSHIP TRUSTEES

3 - Years: Terrance “Shorty” Lyons, PSC - TX5274 Belton , Abilene, TX 79605

Telephone: 325/692-7254 Fax: 325/692-8244E-mail: [email protected]

2 - Years1 - Year

COOTIE COURIER EDITORSEditor - Ray Fern

Post Office Box 9034, Pittsburgh, PA 15224Telephone: 412/687-1335 Fax: 412/687-6679

E-mail: [email protected] Editor - Patti Fern

Post Office Box 9034, Pittsburgh, PA 15224Telephone: 412/687-1335 Fax: 412/687-6679

E-mail: [email protected] Photographer - Edward Wood

337 Augusta Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15235Telephone: 412/795-0278 Cell: 724/335-4161

Deputy Supreme Photographer: Donald Marshall45 Locker St., Bayville NJ 08721

Telephone: 732-244-3550E-mail [email protected]

VAVSSupreme VAVS Representative -

Terrance “Shorty” Lyons, PSC 5274 Belton , Abilene, TX 79605

Telephone: 325/692-7254 Fax: 325/692-8244E-mail: [email protected]

Supreme VAVS Deputy - William “Bill” BrycePost Office Box 1481, Bandera, TX 78003

Telephone: 830/460-807289th SUPREME SCRATCH

Chairman - Jack Roberts604 Braddock Avenue

Turtle Creek, PA 15145-2068Telephone: 412/824-2240

E-mail: [email protected] Registration/Credentials -

Jack Roberts604 Braddock Ave., Turtle Creek, PA 15145

Telephone: 412/824-2240E-mail: [email protected] COMMITTEE3 - Years: David Schmid- WI

335 East Fitzsimmons Rd., Oak Creek, WI 53154Telephone: 414/764-4334 Fax: 414/766-9720

E-mail: [email protected] Years1 - Year

73rd TOMB TREKDirector - H. Steve Mason

11910 Gordon Avenue, Beltsville, MD 120705Telephone: 301/937-5586

E-mail: [email protected] - William F. Michael

5913 85th Avenue

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New Carrollton, MD 20784-2868Telephone: 301/459-3969

Deputy - Clayton A. Deaver13 McKenna Court, Parkville, MD 21235-4916

Telephone: 410/667-3132Security Chief - John Adams

1220 Bayside Road, Essex, MD 21222Telephone: 410/391-8427

E-mail: [email protected] - James T. Brady

1314 Somerset Road, Severn, MD 21144-1943Telephone: 410/282-1682

Roger Pope200 East Graham Ave., Lansing, MI 48917-2883


VFW LIAISONSNational VFW Liaison - Charles Duffett Jr.

104 Grace St., Jersey City NJ 07307Telephone: 201-653-4061

Deputy VFW Liaison - Ronald Dickens9400 Tester Drive

Fort Washington, MD 20744Telephone: 301/248-4674 Fax: 301/248-4637

E-mail: [email protected] Commander-in-Chief, George Lisicki

National VFW Adjutant General, Allen Gunner Kent

AIDESCommander’s Aide - Albert W. Bailey

67 Grove St., Lynn MA. 01903Commander’s Aide -Christopher O’Connor15 Goosepond Rd., Tabernacel NJ 08088

Telephone: 609-268-0954Aide-de-Camp Keystone Kops -

Jacob E. SpangenbergC/O Cathy Boyer

Post Office Box 1504, Milford, PA 18337-2504Aide-de-Camp Life Horny Toad - Gary Strauss

904 Bourn Avenue, Columbia, MO 65203Telephone: 573/447-1296; Fax: 573/446-2672

E-mail: [email protected] Annual Horny Toad -

Terrance “Shorty” Lyons5274 Belton Street, Abilene, TX 79605-4510


Aide-de-Camp Bier Buster - Bruce Withers417th BSB, CMR 449, Box 1294

APO, AE 09031-1294Telephone: 011/49-9323-1018E-mail: [email protected]

Aide-de-Camp Bier Buster - George W. EbyUnite 28129 - Box R-14, APO, AE 09114-9998

Telephone: 011/49-9641-2048Aide-de-Camp Sharing and Caring -

James Bruder2721 Steiner Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15227

Telephone: 412/884-0203; Cell: 412/916-7466Aide-de-Camp Sharing and Caring -

Joseph Opsitnick738 Fifth Avenue, Verona, PA 15147

Telephone: 412/828-4032E-mail: [email protected] COMMITTEE

Chairman - Ken Cole125 South St. Charles Street

Florissant, MO 63031E-mail: [email protected]

Co-Chairman - Steve Wheeler58 S&S Place, Hinesville, GA 31313

Telephone: 912/876-2965Co-Chairman - H. Steve Mason


E-mail: [email protected] Garcia

38 Tomino Way, Hot Springs, AR 71909Telephone: 501/922-4837

Jack Roberts604 Braddock Ave., Turtle Creek, PA 15145


CommitteeGerald Constable

6527 Bridgecrest Drive, Lithia, FL 33547Telephone: 813/383-4917 Cell: 813/476-5339

E-mail: [email protected] Rothwell, Sr.

214 Arbor Circle, Chester, PA 19013Telephone: 610/876-1595

James Malott169th Sig Co., Unit 15027, Box 79

APO AO 96218-50207E-mail: [email protected]

Charles D. Short19 Fowler Court, New London, CT 06320

Telephone: 860/444-1164Albert Thomas, Jr.

312 Mulberry Street, Darby, PA 19023RITUALS

Chairman - Steve Wheeler58 S&S Place, Hinesville, GA 31313

Telephone: 912/876-2965Co-Chairman - H. Steve Mason


E-Mail: [email protected]

Gerald Constable6527 Bridgecrest Drive, Lithia, FL 33547

Telephone: 813/383-4917 Cell: 813/476-5339E-mail: [email protected] Rothwell, Sr.

214 Arbor Circle, Chester, PA 19013Telephone: 610/876-1595

Mahlon Breese26603 Nagel, Roseville, MI 48066


SUPREME ALL*STAR SELECTION TEAMRalph Corno

41 Brookville Road, Edison, NJ 08817Telephone: 732/287-6598

E-mail: [email protected] Roberts

604 Braddock Ave., Turtle Creek, PA 15145Telephone: 412/824-2240

E-mail: [email protected] Howard

19409 SW 101st Place Rd., Dunnellton, FL 33432Telephone: 352/489-2673

E-mail: [email protected]. Maurice Theriac

511 South 12 1/2 Street, Vincennes, IN 47592Telephone: 812/882-5579SUPREME ADVISORS

All Past Supreme Commanders MOCA Liaison: Gloria Corno

41 Brookville Rd., Edison, NJ 08817Telephone: 732-287-6598

E-mail: [email protected] AIDES-DE-CAMP

Peter Mccormack23 Gregory Dr., Kenvil, N.J. 07847

Telephone: 973-584-2095Edward Kubas

84 Beal Rd., Elmer N.J. 08318Telephone: 856-358-6578

Thomas Farrrell14-19th St., Burlington NJ 08016

Telephone: 609-3866284Tony Halas

1419 Spiegle Ave., Verga, NJ 08093Telephone: 856-853-1935

Albert Fischer413 Hudson Blvd., Avenel, NJ 07001

Telephone 732-634-5688PERSONAL AIDES

Arthur Poquette55 Deerfield Rd., Parsippany, NJ 07054

Telephone 973-884-0234William Grieman

1106 Sycamore Court, Whiting, NJ 08759Telephone 732-7161550

Fred KaufmannPost Office Box 510, Renton, WA 98057

Albert W. Bailey67 Grove Street, Lynn, MA 01905

Gus Mohrenne1700 Hereford Road, Middleburg, FL 32068

Telephone: 904/829-1645SUPREME PERSONAL SECURITY

Michael Bookser50 North Euclid Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202Telephone: 412/761-3627; Cell: 412/952-7146

E-mail: [email protected] Benko

742 Spencer Woods Drive, Glenshaw, PA 15116Telephone: 412/492-0724 Cell: 412/638-1539

E-mail: [email protected] Cusick

71 North Bryant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15202Telephone: 412/761-1021

E-mail: [email protected] Hughes

3937 Grand Avenue, Allison Park, PA 15101Telephone: 412/913-1040

SUPREME CORN MUFFINSGloria Corno

Joanna AbneyNoreen CornoKristen CornoGloria RobertsJennfer Abney

Beverly LaBargeBarbara KupichMary CromerColette CoveGloria Burke

Mary Lou BlumCecelia WatkinsTheresa Palmer

Anne MeinertDoris Wayand

Patti FernSUPREME COLOR GUARD

Thomas Tweet (Captain)1808 Mendelssohn Avenue N

Golden Valley, MN 55427-3724Telephone: 763/541-4991

Dave Adams923 Valley Oaks Riad

Vadnais Heights, MN 55127-3642Telephone: 651/426-90083

Gary Anderson3916 85th Lane NE, Blaine, MN 55014-4050

Telephone: 612/581-2212Mike Brainard

PO Box 32391, Minneapolis, MN 55432-0391Telephone: 763/784-1237

Dave Coalwell16905 Sharon Avenue

Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-6908Telephone: 218/847-9166

Steve Enebo3536 146th Street W., Rosemont, MN 55068-4241

Telephone: 651/423-5792Don Gates

51215 40th Avenue, Kenyon, MN 55946-4417Telephone: 507/789-5400

Gary Groves1239 Wilderness Park Circle

Eagan, MN 55123-1748Telephone: 651/454-7069

Charles Hawkins11567 Xavais Street

Coon Rapids, MN 55433-2958Telephone: 763/754-9404

Bruce Hunter13190 Lincoln St. NE, Blaine, MN 55434-4124

763/755-2858T.J. “Jerry” Maley

2656 Shenandoah LanePlymouth, MN 55447-1911Telephone: 763/559-2252

William J. Manor11711 822nd Avenue

Granite Falls, MN 56241-4012Telephone: 320/564-4724

E-mail: [email protected] Mrozek

12621 Lexington Avenue NEBlaine, MN 55449-6544

Telephone: 763/780-8088Don Nix

13046 Gray Fox Trail NRogers, MN 55374-8724Telephone: 763/428-4959

Steve O’ConnorRoute 3, Box 28-B

Spring Valley, MN 55975-9406Telephone: 507/346-2148

Mike Setterlund560 Rosedale Road

Spring Lake Park, MN 55432-1932Telephone: 763/784-4062

Steven P. VanBergen1520 Wyldwood Lane

Spring Lake Park, MN 55127-3642Telephone: 615/426-9083

C. “Smokey” Wagner635 145th Street E

Burnsville, MN 55337-4619Telephone: 952/891-4408

Rich Zierdt7226 Stagecoach Trail

Lino Lakes, MN 55014-1988Telephone: 651/784-7200

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